What
do I need to do after my vehicle has been towed?
What do I need to legally be able to tow a car from
my property?
Can I legally tow an abandoned or junk vehicle off
my property?
Common reasons vehicles are towed from private
prperty
Who notifies the proper authority once a vehicle
has been removed from my property?
When a vehicle is damaged who is responsible?
Should I be concerned with insurance?
What are your tow rates and who is responsible
for paying them?
What do I need to do after my vehicle has been towed?
Call first!! It is a good idea to confirm that your vehicle was towed by calling the local law enforcement number located on the tow sign at the entrance to the property. In the event that it was towed, impound Releases are done by appointment only!
Requirements:
- Registered
vehicle owners must bring valid Drivers License and have registration
that matches owner name. A vehicle can be released to a third party only with asigned / dated
authorization from the registered owner. (See third party release)
- Cash or
Credit card. (credit card by phone is available)
- Be sure
to bring your keys!
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What do I need to legally be able to tow a car from my property?
Multi- Family Residential Properties and Commercial Properties must first have in plain view at all entrances to parking areas a sign not less than 17 by 22 inches with lettering no less than 1 inch high stating the sites parking rules and regulations, the local police phone number, the authorized Towing Company’s name and phone number and C.V.C Code 22658.
Example~(Permit Parking Only Unauthorized vehicles will be towed
at owners expense)
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Can I legally tow an abandoned or junk vehicle off my property?
Above mentioned properties with proper signage can have vehicles towed at will that are in violation with property written parking rules and guidelines.
Single family residential properties can have unwanted vehicles removed at will with no warning period.
Multi- Family Residential Properties and Commercial Properties without signage must tag the vehicle(s) in question with a violation notice and 96 hours must elapse before towing. The exception to the rule is if the vehicle lacks any major parts or equipment necessary to operate safely on the highway then you may legally remove the vehicle 24 hours after it has been tagged with a violation notice.
Again- properties with proper signage can have vehicles towed immediately that are in violation with property written parking rules and guidelines. Or are hazards to the property.
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Common Reasons Vehicles are towed from private property
- Disabled
Parking without a properly displayed placard hanging from mirror,
(This includes hash marks or blocking ramps)
- Fire lane/
hydrant violations. (emergency vehicles responding to emergencies
O.K.)
- Vehicles
double-parked, blocking in other vehicles, blocking garbage enclosures,
blocking entrances/ exits from the property.
- Vehicles
parked in marked assigned spaces without the authorization from owner/
lease holder.
- Parking
pass violation (Expired, not displayed, or behind dark tint)
- Non- registered
or non- operable vehicles. (In violation of property parking regulations)
- Vehicles
left abandoned or stored on private property without authorization
of owner.
- Vehicles
displayed For Sale without authorization of property owner.
- Vehicles stored for extended periods without authorization of the property management/ ownership.
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Who notifies the proper authority once a vehicle has been removed
from my property?
Generally the towing company does this within one hour after the
vehicle has been towed.
Property Owners or agents - Managers, tenants, leasers of assigned
parking, or security officers, must be present in most cases to
legally authorize tow-aways. Fire Lane/ Hydrant and disabled parking
violations can be monitored and removed 24 hrs a day and authorized by photograph.
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When a vehicle is damaged who is responsible?
The towing company is responsible for any damages caused by the
towing or storage, however the property owner is responsible for
the validity of the tow.
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Should I be concerned with insurance?
Absolutely, this is an area that most properties neglect. Any vendor
whether it's a towing company or not should provide you with One
Million Dollars minimum in liability insurance.
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What are your tow rates and who is responsible for paying them?
Retail Tow rates are charged hourly plus any additional services,
equipment and storage that may apply. In most cases fees are the
vehicle owner’s responsibility upon release.
In some cases property owners can have abandoned vehicles
towed free of charge. Call For Details.
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