Vehicle Towing Laws in Massachusetts Lag Behind Other States

What rights do you have when a tow truck driver hauls away your car? It depends where you live. The NBC10 Boston Investigators found Massachusetts lacks some key features in its towing laws that protect consumers in other states from predatory practices. And advocates say if we made some small changes, it would make a world of difference for consumers. “Consumers are incredibly vulnerable, and it’s a perfect recipe for some people to take advantage,” said Deirdre Cummings, legislative director for the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group, a consumer watchdog. We started researching towing laws around the country while investigating a…