Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries
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The Criminal Justice Commission investigated practices in the tow-truck and smash-repair industries.
Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries (November 1994), page 3
It examined alleged payments for accident information and repair work, pressure on spare-parts dealers and possible official misconduct.
Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries (November 1994), page 14
The CJC concluded that payments to secure repair work were longstanding and helped sustain an oversupply of tow trucks.
Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries (November 1994), page 180 · Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries (November 1994), page 183
It found no official misconduct by transport officers, but concluded that enforcement of towing laws had been ineffective.
Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries (November 1994), page 214
The Commission recommended independent holding yards, maximum fees, stronger operator accountability and tendered contracts for police-authorised towing.
Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries (November 1994), page 219 · Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries (November 1994), page 247 · Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries (November 1994), page 250 · Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries (November 1994), page 253 · Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries (November 1994), page 259
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- Conclusion
For many years the payment of drop fees has been a common practice in the towing industry and the smash repair industry.
Report on an investigation into the tow truck and smash repair industries (November 1994), page 180
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