Drivers’ Bill of Rights: Lawmakers propose protections in face of predatory towers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Some new rules could be coming to Kansas City in light of predatory towing for hundreds across the city.

The Transportation, Infrastructure, and Operations Committee took up the discussion on Tuesday, April 29, on a new ordinance being proposed to protect drivers and tow companies alike.

Since the arrest of a mother and son duo, Donald and Lannette Adamson, who now face charges related to predatory towing, the crime has taken a front seat for many Kansas Citians and those who represent them.

But the ordinance lawmakers took up this week was set into motion in August 2024. Authorized by City Councilman Darrell Curls, the ordinance would increase penalties for illegal towers, create a Bill of Rights for both driver and tow company, and create a software program for city departments to report towing that police could monitor for compliance.

But some in the tow industry are skeptical.

“I’m all for regulation, I think a lot of us here are. The problem is nobody here tows.  None of us has been ed. You haven’t sat down with us to get the information. There’s a lot of stuff here that’s just wrong.  I don’t mean that derogatorily – you’re not in our industry,” said Josh Baker, Jackson County Tow Service.

Committee voted unanimously to the ordinance, which now moves to the city council for a full vote on May 1.

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