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Truck Driver Charged $9K for 30 Minutes | Charlotte News
A truck driver in Charlotte was blindsided by a $9,000 towing bill after just 30 minutes over the free parking limit—during a snowstorm under state of emergency. With fees ballooning to $7K for towing/impound, $500 for storage, and $1.5K in admin charges, he called it predatory. North Carolina has no caps on private towing rates, leaving companies free to charge whatever they want. Only 12 states regulate these fees—and even the lot’s sign showed lower prices than what he paid. Frustrated drivers aren’t alone: city officials are now investigating, considering flagging abusive companies and…
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