Queensland motorists will have greater protections if their car is towed, with legislation cracking down on dodgy tow truck operators passing state parliament on Thursday.

The laws follow an investigation into the industry last year sparked by reports of rogue operators charging exorbitant towing fees of up to $1000.

The two truck legislation passed on Thursday. Credit:Glen Watson

Some tow truck companies were also found to be using entrapment practises to lure motorists into parking their cars in spaces they controlled.

The report by former District Court Judge Michael Forde made 22 recommendations, all of which were accepted by the state Labor government last year.