Provides that the proceeds from the sale of abandoned vehicles or parts by a city, county, or town shall first be credited against the costs of removal, storage, and disposal of the vehicle incurred by the towing company or storage facility. Allows a towing company responding to a summons for an emergency towing to utilize the shoulder of the roadway as necessary to reach the scene of a disabled motor vehicle. Provides that a commercial private property owner that establishes a tow-away zone must post a tow-away zone sign at the location of the tow-away zone that is at a height of more than five feet and less than seven feet from the ground. Prohibits a towing company from towing a motor vehicle from a tow-away zone if the tow-away zone sign is not at the required height. Provides that a towing company or storage facility shall accept a credit card or debit card as a form of payment. Prohibits a towing company or storage facility from charging a credit card service fee of more than three percent (3%). Establishes requirements for the storage of collateral by collateral recovery agencies. Specifies the time within which a self-service storage facility owner may tow or remove a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft.

Statutes affected:
Introduced House Bill (H): 24-14-3-6, 24-14-4-2, 24-14-4-6
House Bill (H): 24-14-4-2, 24-14-4-6
House Bill (S): 24-14-4-2, 24-14-4-6, 24-14-7-2
Engrossed House Bill (S): 9-22-1-8, 9-22-1-27, 24-14-4-2, 24-14-4-6, 24-14-7-2, 26-3-8-12
Enrolled House Bill (H): 9-22-1-8, 9-22-1-27, 24-14-4-2, 24-14-4-6, 24-14-7-2, 26-3-8-12