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Was my tow legal?

Answer what you know and choose "not sure" for the rest. We compare your answers with your state's towing law and the maximum rates for your city. This is a self-check, not legal advice.

Where was your car towed from?

State

City

Your state's law and your city's maximum rates decide what applies.

Who ordered the tow? The property owner or manager (apartment, store, private lot) Police or the city I don't know

Where were you parked? Apartment or condo complex (5 or more units) Duplex or building with 2 to 4 units Store, restaurant, or other business A private house Somewhere else Not sure

Was there a tow-away sign at the entrance? Yes No Not sure

Did someone tell you in person that you could be towed? No Yes Not sure

Did you get back to the car before the tow truck left the property? No Yes Not sure

If you got back in time, did they release the car to you? Yes No Not sure or doesn't apply

Did they make you sign a damage waiver to get the car? No Yes Not sure or not picked up yet

Was the car released within an hour of asking for it? Not picked up yet or not sure Yes No, it took longer

Is it a regular car, SUV, pickup or van under 10,000 pounds? Yes No, it's heavier or oversized Not sure

Which payment types does the lot accept?

Tick every type the lot says it takes, not just the one you used.

Cash, cashier's check, or money order Bank, debit, or credit card Mobile payment or digital wallet The lot told me these are the only types it accepts I don't know yet

Numbers from your receipt

All optional. Leave blank anything you don't have.

Base tow charge ($)

The tow itself only, not mileage, dolly, or other extras.

Storage per day ($)

Administrative fee ($)

After-hours or gate fee ($)

Hours the car was stored

Were you charged for storage? Yes No Not sure

Straight-line miles from where you were towed to the lot

The law measures distance in a straight line, not by road. Most map apps have a "measure distance" tool.

If you got back in time: fee you paid to get it released ($)

Tow rate posted by the company ($)