Tips on how to avoid towing scams [Video]

The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) is warning drivers about an increase in towing scams and has tips to avoid them.

With the arrival of winter comes an increase in accidents on the roads.

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On Dec. 10 in Edmonton, 138 collisions were reported before 4:20 p.m. according to Stephanie Greening, the western Canada operations manager with Accident Support Services International.

On Monday, the AMA launched its provincewide Know Before the Tow awareness campaign.

“Being in a collision or broken down at the roadside is stressful enough; the last thing any Albertan needs is high pressure from an unscrupulous tower,” said Jeff Kasbrick, the vice president of advocacy and operations with AMA.

Part of the campaign is ensuring Albertans know their rights when it comes to having their vehicle towed.

“These rights may ultimately seem straightforward, but …