On September 23, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 2167 (Achadjian) into law. This common sense reform will provide relief by allowing businesses to accept alternative forms of a tow truck driver's identification, such as a government authorized unique identifier, or a motor club driver's identification number when taking possession of a towed vehicle.  It also clarifies that businesses taking possession of a towed vehicle must obtain specific information regarding the vehicle and the tow by the next business day, rather than the next day.  

Last year, Assembly Bill 1222 (Bloom) created new requirements for towing operators to address the problem of "bandit tows." Also included were strict requirements for businesses that accept vehicles from tow operators that included obtaining detailed information with no exception. This created a lot of confusion for repair shops, primarily because shops are already required to record and store this information, regardless of whether or not the tow was consensual.

Kevin Donohoe, a multi-shop owner says, "Our clients are the true heroes of this story! And our purpose is to serve them".

Kevin Donohoe's automotive story began in 1966 (at the age of six) when he discovered the thrill of working on cars and equipment with his neighbor Mr. C. He taught Kevin to appreciate how engines work, the value of asking questions and the thrill of discovery. By the time Kevin was ten he was fixing the neighbors' lawn mower engines, sharpening mower blades and repairing go carts and mini bikes. He realized at a young age he found his passion!