The Georgia State Senate has passed legislation that would place new restrictions on vehicle booting practices in downtown Atlanta.
On Thursday, state senators overwhelmingly approved an amendment to regulate the booting of vehicles in privately owned parking lots. The measure, which now heads back to the House for final approval, would not ban booting outright but would impose new restrictions to bring it in line with current towing regulations.
“This is a bill that would regulate, not ban, booting of cars,” said bill sponsor Sen. Josh McLaurin. “The two basic regulations are already in code; they’re in the towing section.”…