Fines shoot up for buffer-breaking tow truck drivers in Ottawa

Fines for lawbreaking tow truck drivers in Ottawa have more than doubled after the city’s bylaw department asked the courts for a stiffer penalty.
Bylaw Chief Roger Chapman confirmed that the city’s request to increase fines related to tow truck violations had been approved by the chief justice of the Ontario Court of Justice.
That means offenders who breach the 100-metre buffer around crash scenes could be subject to fines of $500, up significantly from the previous $190.
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