🚗 State-by-State Towing & Storage Law Directory

📖 Towing Laws: Ala. Code § 32-13-1 et seq.

🛑 Storage Laws: Ala. Code § 8-19-1 et seq.

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Admin. Code r. 760-x-1-.08

Alabama requires notice within 10 business days of towing. Storage providers must follow statutory lien procedures before disposal. Always check for updates in administrative rules.

📖 Towing Laws: Alaska Stat. § 28.10.502

🛑 Storage Laws: Alaska Stat. § 28.10.502

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Alaska Admin. Code (Title 2, Ch. 92)

Alaska requires prompt reporting of vehicle impounds. Law enforcement or authorized persons must notify owners and lienholders within specified deadlines before initiating vehicle disposal procedures.

📖 Towing Laws: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 28-872 et seq.

🛑 Storage Laws: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 28-4831

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Arizona Admin. Code § 17-5

Arizona law mandates notice to registered owners within 3 business days of towing. Abandoned vehicles may be disposed of after 30 days following proper notice.

📖 Towing Laws: Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1201 et seq.

🛑 Storage Laws: Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1208

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Arkansas Towing & Recovery Board Rules

Arkansas requires licensed towers to notify the Office of Motor Vehicles and vehicle owners within 5 business days. Storage fees and lien sale processes are strictly regulated.

📖 Towing Laws: Cal. Vehicle Code § 22650 et seq.

🛑 Storage Laws: Cal. Civil Code § 3068

⚖️ Administrative Rules: California DMV Tow Regulations

California law governs towing of vehicles from private property under strict notice and signage requirements. Vehicle Code § 22658 outlines rules for nonconsensual tows and Civil Code § 3068 governs liens and vehicle release rights. Tow operators must comply with local city ordinances and DMV rules for enforcement and licensing.

📖 Towing Laws: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-4-1803

🛑 Storage Laws: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-4-2103

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Colorado PUC Admin. Code

Colorado requires tow operators to report impounds and notify owners within 24 hours. Vehicle sales may occur after 30 days if unrecovered.

📖 Towing Laws: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-145

🛑 Storage Laws: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 49-61

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies

Connecticut requires written authorization before towing from private property and timely notification to owners. Storage lien enforcement follows Title 49.

📖 Towing Laws: Del. Code tit. 21, § 7001 et seq.

🛑 Storage Laws: Del. Code tit. 25, § 3901 et seq.

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Delaware Admin. Code 24-5500

Delaware law outlines conditions for towing without owner consent, including signage and notice. Storage liens and auctions are governed by Title 25.

📖 Towing Laws: Fla. Stat. § 715.07

🛑 Storage Laws: Fla. Stat. § 713.78

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Florida Admin. Code r. 15C-13

Florida regulates private property tows with strict signage and authorization requirements. Tow companies must report to law enforcement and issue lien notices before sale.

📖 Towing Laws: Ga. Code § 44-1-13

🛑 Storage Laws: Ga. Code § 40-11-1 et seq.

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Georgia Dept. of Public Safety Rules § 570-35

Georgia law provides for lien foreclosures on abandoned vehicles. Tow operators must notify law enforcement and owners, and follow detailed recordkeeping requirements.

📖 Towing Laws: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 290-11

🛑 Storage Laws: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 290-11

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Hawaii Admin. Rules Title 16

Hawaii requires written authorization and prompt notice to law enforcement and vehicle owners. Abandoned vehicle disposal rules apply after required notice period.

📖 Towing Laws: Idaho Code § 49-1806

🛑 Storage Laws: Idaho Code § 49-1806

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Idaho Admin. Code § 39.02

Idaho law mandates that towed vehicles be reported and stored safely. Owners must be notified within 72 hours, and lien sales require public notice.

📖 Towing Laws: 625 ILCS 5/11-208.3

🛑 Storage Laws: 625 ILCS 5/3-117.1

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Ill. Admin. Code tit. 92, § 444

Illinois imposes strict documentation, notice, and release standards. Tow operators must register with the Illinois Commerce Commission and comply with municipal tow ordinances.

📖 Towing Laws: Ind. Code § 9-22-1

🛑 Storage Laws: Ind. Code § 9-22-1

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Indiana Admin. Code § 247 IAC 1

Indiana requires notice to law enforcement and BMV within 72 hours. Storage providers may initiate title acquisition processes if the vehicle is not reclaimed.

📖 Towing Laws: Iowa Code § 321.89

🛑 Storage Laws: Iowa Code § 321.89

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Iowa Admin. Code § 761-451

Iowa requires tow reports to law enforcement. Vehicles unclaimed after 10 days are subject to lien foreclosure and title transfer through DOT procedures.

📖 Towing Laws: Kan. Stat. § 8-1102 et seq.

🛑 Storage Laws: Kan. Stat. § 8-1103

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Kansas Admin. Regs. Title 92

Kansas requires tow operators to notify law enforcement and registered owners within 10 days of impoundment. Disposal procedures follow notice and publication.

📖 Towing Laws: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 376.275

🛑 Storage Laws: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 376.275

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Kentucky Admin. Regs. Title 601

Kentucky law permits towing and storage liens after proper notice. Tow operators must give written notice and may proceed with title application if unclaimed.

📖 Towing Laws: La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1711 et seq.

🛑 Storage Laws: La. Rev. Stat. § 32:1720

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Louisiana Admin. Code Title 55

Louisiana requires licensed storage facilities to send certified notice within 7 days of impound. Vehicle sales must follow strict title and publication requirements.

📖 Towing Laws: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 29-A § 1851 et seq.

🛑 Storage Laws: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10 § 4001

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Maine Admin. Rules – Sec. of State

Maine requires tow companies to notify law enforcement and the vehicle owner within 7 days. Lien sales require certified notice and adherence to title laws.

📖 Towing Laws: Md. Code, Transp. § 21-10A-02

🛑 Storage Laws: Md. Code, Transp. § 25-201 et seq.

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Maryland COMAR Title 11

Maryland regulates towing through Transportation Article Title 21 and Title 25. Tow companies must report impounds and follow state-set timelines and fee limits.

📖 Towing Laws: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-1901

🛑 Storage Laws: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 52-601 et seq.

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Nebraska Admin. Code

Nebraska mandates that impounded vehicles be reported to law enforcement and owners within 15 days. Sales require notice and DMV procedures.

📖 Towing Laws: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 706.4466

🛑 Storage Laws: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 108.270

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Nevada Admin. Code Ch. 706

Nevada requires permit-holding tow carriers to notify owners and law enforcement. Non-recovered vehicles may be sold after certified mail notice.

📖 Towing Laws: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 262:32

🛑 Storage Laws: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 444:1

⚖️ Administrative Rules: New Hampshire Admin. Code Saf-C

New Hampshire requires tow operators to notify police and vehicle owners promptly. Disposal and lien procedures are regulated by Title XXI and Title XXXVI.

📖 Towing Laws: N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-31

🛑 Storage Laws: N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-31.4

⚖️ Administrative Rules: New Jersey Towing Regulations

New Jersey’s Consumer Affairs Division governs private property towing. Operators must be licensed, notify police, and comply with strict signage, rate, and storage requirements.

📖 Towing Laws: N.M. Stat. § 66-7-350

🛑 Storage Laws: N.M. Stat. § 66-3-204

⚖️ Administrative Rules: New Mexico Admin. Code Title 18

New Mexico mandates police notification within 24 hours for nonconsensual tows. Unclaimed vehicles may be sold after proper notice and title procedures.

📖 Towing Laws: NYC Admin. Code § 20-509

🛑 Storage Laws: NYC Admin. Code § 20-518

⚖️ Administrative Rules: NYC Rules Ch. 4 Subch. AA

In New York City, towing and storage are heavily regulated. Tow companies must hold DCA licenses, post rates, and comply with signage and recordkeeping rules.

📖 Towing Laws: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-219.10 et seq.

🛑 Storage Laws: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 44A-2

⚖️ Administrative Rules: North Carolina Admin. Code Title 4

North Carolina regulates private property tows and requires law enforcement notification. Towing companies must maintain licensure and notify owners before sale.

📖 Towing Laws: N.D. Cent. Code § 39-26-01 et seq.

🛑 Storage Laws: N.D. Cent. Code § 35-13-02

⚖️ Administrative Rules: North Dakota Admin. Code

North Dakota requires tow operators to notify local law enforcement. Vehicles unclaimed after notice and holding period may be auctioned.

📖 Towing Laws: Ohio Rev. Code § 4513.60

🛑 Storage Laws: Ohio Rev. Code § 4505.101

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Ohio Admin. Code § 4501:1-13

Ohio regulates vehicle impoundment under Chapter 4513. Towing services must follow due process to obtain salvage titles and dispose of unclaimed vehicles.

📖 Towing Laws: Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 955

🛑 Storage Laws: Okla. Stat. tit. 42, § 91A

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Oklahoma Admin. Code Title 595

Oklahoma requires registered tow operators to report to law enforcement within 24 hours. Storage facilities must follow specific notice and sale procedures.

📖 Towing Laws: Or. Rev. Stat. § 822.200

🛑 Storage Laws: Or. Rev. Stat. § 819.110

⚖️ Administrative Rules: Oregon Admin. Rules Ch. 735, Div. 50

Oregon regulates private and public tows through DMV licensing and notice requirements. Storage providers must notify owners and DMV prior to vehicle sale.