The Alberta government is creating fines and new rules to crack down on predatory towing .

So-called predatory towing is a growing concern in Edmonton and across Alberta, in which scammers or unscrupulous tow truck drivers put drivers in high-pressure situations and tack on the costs.

In some cases, drivers have reported being charged up to $2,500 for unrequested vehicle towing services.

On Wednesday, Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen reiterated the concerns about tow truck drivers showing up at collision scenes unprompted and pressuring those involved to unnecessarily accept their services.

Dreeshen says that in some cases, tow truck drivers charge excessive fees and don’t provide necessary information to those whose vehicles are towed.

Starting Friday, the province is

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