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A new by-law, with a fine of up to $390 for the driver or company, states a tow truck cannot be within 200 metres of a collision scene without permission from either police or someone that is involved in the collision. Since it was introduced, 41 tow truck drivers and towing companies have been charged.

A member of Mario Towing's team gets into Okanagan Lake to hook the winch up.

Bartlett Towing recently transported this antique cannon from the 1700s. “It was the unusual item we’ve ever had to deliver,” said Bartlett, Owner.

BCAA commissioned a new survey to improve driver awareness of the existing Slow Down, Move Over law, and to help remind drivers how to safely drive past a roadside scene.

The Heavy Rescue: 401 Crew will be doing a meet and greet at this year's PTAO Tow Show.

$Pictured: Constable Phil Steward inspecting a tow truck in Whitby. Durham Police officers laid 59 charges in total over the two-day safety blitz, for infractions such as inoperative braking systems and load security.$

Pictured is Brent Dunphy. Dunphy, a 14-year veteran driver has experienced first-hand the consequences of not protecting tow truck drivers under this law.

PTAO President Joey Gagne presenting the money raised to Shriners Potentate Dave Rawn. The money went towards the Rameses Shriners Hospital Fund to help kids and fund their operations.

Twelve Acces Remorquage employees are being charged with theft, fraud and armed assault.

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New towing by-law sees 41 tow truck companies and drivers charged

Mario's Towing pulls out vehicle submerged in lake

Bartlett Towing transports cannon from 1700s

Tower seriously injured in BC

New BCAA survey shows BC drivers are putting roadside workers lives at risk

PTAO Tow Show Welcomes the Heavy Rescue: 401 crew

CAA and the Provincial Towing Association (Ontario) working towards safer roads

21 of 30 tow trucks pulled off the road in tow truck blitz

New towing and storage rules now in effect in Ontario

BC company offering unique service to North American drivers

Moving over for tow truck drivers

MTO to allow 'education period' for operators to obtain CVOR

PTAO to host 18th annual Tow Show in Markham

The PTAO’s annual charity golf tournament another success!

Canadian Towing Equipment launches new website

Ottawa tower charged with stunt driving

Twelve towing company employees arrested in police raid

Two towers fatally injured over weekend

Canadian Towing Equipment hosts Tailgate Party to celebrate 25th anniversary