THE Towing Services Bill 2024 to create a safe, fair and efficient crash towing industry for Western Australians has passed state Parliament and will take immediate effect.

Spotter fees that are advertised, offered or paid to members of the community for reporting a crash are now banned with penalties up to $45,000.

New regulations will soon cap the price for the standard towing and storage of crashed light vehicles in Perth and Peel.

These regulations will also require that charges for all other crash towing and storage across the State are to be reasonable.

Increased penalties are also on the way for towing workers and towing service providers who breach the requirement of the Authority to Tow form or who behave unacceptably.

The Department of Transport will soon commence information sessions to educate industry on the new regulations and the wider reforms.

Access more information about towing for consumers and industry including the reforms, on the Department of Transport website.

Transport assistant minister David Michael said the passing of the Bill meant the state government could now rebuild the reputation of WA’s crash towing industry - making it safe, fair, efficient and affordable for the people of WA.

“The public should be aware of the immediate ban on spotter fees, which means the towing industry cannot advertise or offer spotter fees to the community. It is also an offence for members of the public to receive spotter fees.

“I encourage the WA crash towing industry and the community to register their interest for regular updates on the reforms as they progress.”