Towing rules for property managers in Mississippi

Before you have a car towed from your property in Mississippi, check these rules. They are a summary of state law; your city or county may add more.

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The state tow statutes we could read do not set any sign rule for private lots, so signs are mostly a matter of the property's lease terms and any city ordinance. Ask the city whether it requires posted signs. Miss. Code 85-7-251 (opens in a new tab)

We found no Mississippi statute that gives you a right to get your car back at the lot before it is hauled away, or that caps a drop fee. Ask the driver anyway, and ask for a receipt. Miss. Code 85-7-251 (opens in a new tab)

A tow company must tell local law enforcement about the tow within 24 hours, unless you asked for the tow yourself. Calling the police non-emergency line is the fastest way to find out where your car went. Miss. Code 85-7-251(2) (opens in a new tab)
We found no Mississippi limit on how far from the lot your car can be stored. Miss. Code 85-7-251 (opens in a new tab)
If you do not contact the company within 5 business days, it must get your name and any lienholder's from the authorities so it can notify you. Miss. Code 85-7-251(2) (opens in a new tab)