For most people, driving in the snow is a daunting and dangerous task that’s best undone. However, some people in Atlanta were caught off guard by just how icy the roads became during the most recent winter storm. Those who had to leave their vehicles on the road after being rescued from dangerous conditions face night payments to local towing companies. 

Towing vehicles stuck due to icy roads sounds pretty predatory

As previously reported, many drivers in Metro Atlanta found themselves driving in the snow when the roads became unbearably icy. Conditions reached such dangerous levels that some spent the night in their vehicles. Others found rescue and left their cars. These drivers assumed they would return when the roads were better and drive them home. However, they didn’t consider that companies towing their vehicles is something that could happen. 

According to 11 Alive, Erik Espinosa is one person who fell victim to the decision to have vehicles towed. He told the outlet that he and his family had to walk about 40 miles on the icy roads to get home. Notably, he has small children. Now, he owes about $750 dollars and has to borrow money from family members. He said, “They gave me the amount of…it was about $700, it was close to $750.”

He went on, “For that was like $300 or $400. They say the other came from regular towing, which is like plus $200.” Erik also explained that he and others are racking daily charges for the time they can’t afford to pay the companies behind towing the vehicles. Of course, many others are in this situation and can’t access their cars following the unprecedented weather in Atlanta. 

Still, the local police probably had good reason for towing the vehicles. These cars could have worsened the situation for vehicles that couldn’t avoid driving in the snow. This is especially true as many were on the road, not on the side and away from potential traffic. 

Check out this recent article on what led these Atlanta companies to tow the vehicles impacted by the icy roads.