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San Diego Towing Recovery Guide
Local fee guidance, pickup documents, and recovery resources forSan Diego. Confirm current charges and release requirements with the facility before visiting.
Fee Structure
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* Estimates for standard passenger vehicles. Excludes outstanding tickets and violation-specific fines.
Required Documents
- 1Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport)
- 2Vehicle registration in your name or proof of ownership (title)
- 3Current proof of insurance
- 4Notarized authorization letter from registered owner (if not the owner) plus their ID copy
- 5Signed Vehicle Release Form from SDPD (if impounded for a violation requiring police release)
- 6Payment for all applicable fees
Payment Methods
Personal checks generally not accepted. Payment methods may vary by tow company — call ahead to confirm.
Local Towing Laws & Your Rights
Applicable Laws
CVC § 22658Governs private-property towing; requires posted signage, written authorization, and 1-hour ruleCVC § 22651Authorizes law enforcement to remove vehicles for specified violationsCVC § 22852Right to a post-storage hearing — request within 10 days of mailed noticeSDMC §§ 86.0101–86.0148Regulates parking on public streets including 72-hour limitsYour Rights
- ✓You have the right to a post-storage hearing within 10 days — if the tow is found invalid, the City pays all fees
- ✓If you return before the tow truck leaves the property, the driver must release your vehicle immediately (CVC § 22658)
- ✓You may retrieve personal belongings during business hours at no charge (CVC § 22651.07)
- ✓Tow companies must provide an itemized statement of charges (CVC § 22853)
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