Politics & Government
Beachwood Increases Towing Fees
City approves ordinance to increase maximum amount companies can charge for police-ordered tows

passed an amendment to an ordinance that regulates fees for police-ordered towing at Monday's meeting.
The change allows companies to charge $90 plus $12 per day for storage for most vehicles to catch up with state standards, which increased late last year.
Previously tows were $70 and storage was $8 per day.
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For for trucks, buses and tractors over 10,000 pounds, the charges are $150 for a tow and $12 per day for storage.
The ordinance passed unanimously.
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