Tow Truck Drivers

• Okotoks tow truck operator remains in critical condition after crash south of Calgary

  An Okotoks tow truck operator remains in critical condition after crash south of Calgary Thursday.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2024
  
• Pilot project allows Alberta tow truck drivers to use blue lights

  Alberta announced a one-year pilot project on Friday that will give tow truck operators the option of using blue lights to increase their visibility and safety. 

  Politics

  Jun 10, 2022
  
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• Alberta tow truck operators hopeful blue lights are coming to enhance safety

  Tow truck drivers in Alberta are hopeful a new private member's bill in the legislature will help shine a different light on roadside safety.

  Politics

  May 13, 2022
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• Drivers must slow to 60km/h when passing roadside workers on Alberta highways

  The proposed changes will give similar protection to roadside maintenance workers and snowplow operators that first responders and tow truck operators currently have.

  Politics

  Mar 16, 2022
• Hundreds of tow truck drivers pay their respects to driver killed on the job in Ontario

  Tow truck drivers from across Ontario showed up for a ride on Wednesday that was meant to pay tribute to a driver killed on the job.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2019
• Proposed London bylaw to regulate tow truck operators moves ahead

  A potential new bylaw to crack down on predatory tow truck drivers received support from city politicians on Tuesday evening.

  Politics

  Sep 11, 2019
• London city councillors consider bylaw to regulate tow truck drivers

  The city is considering an "anti-solicitation" policy to protect drivers from predatory tow truck operators who show up at the scenes of car crashes to solicit customers.

  Politics

  Sep 10, 2019
• Slow Down, Move Over Day encourages roadside worker safety

  CAA has long advocated for the protection of roadside assistance workers through Slow Down, Move Over legislation.

  Canada

  May 14, 2019
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• Alberta Motor Association pushing for new roadside safety legislation

  "Near misses, circumstances where our tow truck drivers are required to jump out of harm's way or it comes close to a collision is a regular occurrence, unfortunately, on our roads."

  Traffic

  Sep 3, 2018
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• Saskatchewan rallies to put spotlight on dangers tow truck drivers face

  The Slow Down, Move Over rally is meant to raise awareness about the rules of the road for people passing tow trucks.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2018