SAFEclear in Houston....
SAFEclear in Houston.... Get a load of this crap... 
Houston SAFEclear program
This is a program to keep the freeways clear of broken down vehicles. Oh and by the way...you have between 5 and 6 minutes before they get there and tow you away. They have been talking about this on the radio for 2 days now and alot of complaints have been going on. One lady said her car ran out of gas, she walked to the gas station off of the freeway, came back and her car was gone.
And the fees...
How does it work?
Police get a report of a stranded motorist, authorize a tow in person or by phone from Houston TranStar, and call a tow truck from a company assigned to that segment of freeway. A tow truck driver who spots the problem first will call police for permission to tow.
Where does it apply?
Freeways — not tollways or frontage roads — in the city of Houston only. The motorist may designate where the vehicle is to be towed.
What does it cost?
$75 for the first five miles, $1.50 for each additional mile. Storage if applicable is $48 for the first day, $15 for each additional day.
Is my consent required?
No, but an independent tow will probably cost more. Gotta love this one...lol
Do I get six minutes to fix the problem before they hook up my car?
No. The company assigned to that location does have six minutes to get a tow truck there after being called. If they're late, or if the disabled vehicle poses a safety hazard, police may assign the tow to others and Safe Clear fees still apply.
What if I'm broke?
After the car is towed to a city-approved storage lot, charges mount daily and the vehicle may be sold at auction after 61 days.
What if I have towing coverage from AAA?
AAA will cover some or all of members' towing and storage costs under Safe Clear. See details at www.aaa-texas.com.
How do I pay?
Cash, credit card or personal check at the scene.
And the question was aked this morning...
What if another tow truck company not with the safeclear program approaches claiming to be with them? Each truck has a shiny reflective decal on it of the logo and the drivers where bright orange or green vest with a logo patch.
You run out of gas, have a dead battery, just costed you a whole lot more.
Houston SAFEclear program
This is a program to keep the freeways clear of broken down vehicles. Oh and by the way...you have between 5 and 6 minutes before they get there and tow you away. They have been talking about this on the radio for 2 days now and alot of complaints have been going on. One lady said her car ran out of gas, she walked to the gas station off of the freeway, came back and her car was gone.
And the fees...
How does it work?
Police get a report of a stranded motorist, authorize a tow in person or by phone from Houston TranStar, and call a tow truck from a company assigned to that segment of freeway. A tow truck driver who spots the problem first will call police for permission to tow.
Where does it apply?
Freeways — not tollways or frontage roads — in the city of Houston only. The motorist may designate where the vehicle is to be towed.
What does it cost?
$75 for the first five miles, $1.50 for each additional mile. Storage if applicable is $48 for the first day, $15 for each additional day.
Is my consent required?
No, but an independent tow will probably cost more. Gotta love this one...lol
Do I get six minutes to fix the problem before they hook up my car?
No. The company assigned to that location does have six minutes to get a tow truck there after being called. If they're late, or if the disabled vehicle poses a safety hazard, police may assign the tow to others and Safe Clear fees still apply.
What if I'm broke?
After the car is towed to a city-approved storage lot, charges mount daily and the vehicle may be sold at auction after 61 days.
What if I have towing coverage from AAA?
AAA will cover some or all of members' towing and storage costs under Safe Clear. See details at www.aaa-texas.com.
How do I pay?
Cash, credit card or personal check at the scene.
And the question was aked this morning...
What if another tow truck company not with the safeclear program approaches claiming to be with them? Each truck has a shiny reflective decal on it of the logo and the drivers where bright orange or green vest with a logo patch.
You run out of gas, have a dead battery, just costed you a whole lot more.
