Q: What are the towing and storage fees in Morrow County, Oregon, when requested by the police?
In Morrow County, Oregon, my friend's large Chevy with dual tires was towed upon police request after he was pulled over for not completely stopping at a stop sign. The officer stated that the towing was meant as a punishment due to my friend having no license and no insurance. I'd like to know what the established towing and storage fees are and if the charges he received are reasonable.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- (916) 704-3009
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
In Morrow County, Oregon, towing and storage fees are regulated by state law under ORS 98.859. Each county or city may establish its own maximum rates for towing and related services, considering factors such as the vehicle's size and the distance to the storage facility. However, the specific rates for Morrow County are not publicly available in the provided sources.
Given that your friend's vehicle was a large Chevy with dual tires, it's likely classified as a larger vehicle, which may incur higher towing and storage fees. To determine the exact charges, you can contact the Morrow County Sheriff's Office or the towing company that handled the vehicle. They should be able to provide a detailed breakdown of the fees.
If you believe the towing was unjustified or the fees are unreasonable, you may consider filing a complaint with the Oregon State Board of Towing. They oversee towing practices in Oregon and can investigate potential violations. You can contact them at (503) 871-5481 or via email at compliance@towboard.oregon.gov.
Justia Ask A Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get free answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask A Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between Justia and you, or between any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions and you, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask A Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
