Improper Tow Under CGS §14-145a (Public Way) / §14-150 (Abandoned)
CGS §14-145a governs towing from public ways; §14-150 governs abandoned vehicles; §14-145 governs private property towing. A tow operator must (1) be licensed under CGS §14-66, (2) comply with maximum rate schedule set by DMV, (3) provide written itemized receipt, (4) accept reasonable payment forms. Excessive charges, unlicensed operator, or no itemized receipt voids the tow charge and triggers Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA) liability.
Legal basis
CGS §14-145a; §14-150; §14-66; CGS §42-110b (CUTPA)
Sample appeal wording
[OPERATOR] / Connecticut DMV — Consumer Complaint Re: Tow of plate [PLATE] on [DATE] from [LOCATION] The tow violated CGS §14-145a in the following respects: [ ] Charges exceeded DMV maximum rate schedule (rate sheet enclosed) [ ] Operator not licensed under §14-66 (DMV portal lookup attached) [ ] No itemized receipt provided [ ] Refused [credit card / cash] Demand: refund of $[OVERCHARGE]; CUTPA notice issued under CGS §42-110g. [NAME]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- CGS §14-145a, §14-150, §14-66
- CGS §42-110b (CUTPA)
- CT DMV tow rate schedule