Interesting article. A couple random thoughts come to mind:

First, I agree that we need to get cars off of narrow shoulders, but can it be done without financial burden on people? I could go for free tow to closest exit off of the freeway. Anyway, I hope you included language protecting the towee from price gouging so characteristic of the local tow vultures. The last thing a person with a broken car needs is a $500 tow bill for a $20 job.

As to speed of tow for cars blocking traffic, maybe we should pre-position a few tow trucks during rush hours with a goal of seeing how fast they can remove the car - target: drive time +5 minutes.

In places with wide shoulder, there is no reason for a fast tow if the car is, say, 30 feet off of the driving lane. Give them a day or two to fix the car.

BTW how does a truck hit a parked car while avoiding another car - did he not see the parked car?
Why do police do stops on the freeways when it is so dangerous?

Thanks
JK