The city of Dallas' new program to tow and impound the cars of uninsured drivers is being greeted with caution by insurance trade organization representatives, who caution against red-tape foul-ups.

Dallas since 2006 has been towing uninsured vehicles involved in motor vehicle accidents, but two weeks ago police there began enforcing an ordinance that calls for the impounding of cars when an uninsured driver is pulled over, in addition to being involved in an accident.

Bob Passmore, director of personal lines for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), said he is supportive of Dallas' efforts to combat uninsured drivers, but he is concerned that towing companies may abuse the system and complicate drivers' efforts to get their cars back.

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