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Local towing guide — Last reviewed February 2026

Dallas Towing Recovery Guide

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Fee Structure

Towing Fee (standard)$272
Towing Fee (heavy)$380
Daily Storage$22.85/day
Storage (heavy)$39.99/day
Storage CapNo cap
Fees based on 2024 TDLR maximum schedule
$22.85 one-time impound fee
$50 one-time notification fee
Drop fee up to $135 if caught before tow truck leaves (≤10,000 lbs)
Daily storage cannot be charged for two calendar days if vehicle was on lot fewer than 12 hours

Quick Cost Calculator

Same day~$368
After 1 day~$368
After 3 days~$413
After 7 days~$505

* Estimates for standard passenger vehicles. Excludes outstanding tickets and violation-specific fines.

Required Documents

  • 1Valid original photo ID (Texas DL, state ID, passport, or U.S. military ID — photocopies NOT accepted)
  • 2Proof of vehicle ownership (title, current registration, or insurance card with your name)
  • 3Proof of current insurance (required to drive vehicle off lot; if uninsured, vehicle must be towed out)
  • 4Notarized Authorization to Release form (if not the registered owner — available at dallaspolice.net)

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Personal checks are NOT accepted. Drop fees at the tow scene must also be payable by cash, credit, or debit card.

Local Towing Laws & Your Rights

Applicable Laws

Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2308Governs all private-property towing and vehicle storage statewide; establishes max fees and tow hearing rights
Dallas City Code § 28-4Authorizes the City to remove and impound vehicles for parking violations, hazards, and abandoned vehicles
Dallas City Code Chapter 48ARegulates tow-company licensing, wrecker-driver permits, and operational standards within Dallas

Your Rights

  • ✓If your car is not fully hooked up, you may take it back with no charge
  • ✓If hooked up but still on property, pay a drop fee only (max $135 for ≤10,000 lbs)
  • ✓You can access personal property and ownership documents at the VSF for free
  • ✓You may file for a tow hearing within 14 days at any Justice of the Peace court in Dallas County
  • ✓24-hour facilities must release your vehicle within 1 hour of request

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Dallas Police Department — Auto Pound DivisionTDLR — VSF Fees and Other ChargesTDLR — Consumer Information about TowingTexas Occupations Code Chapter 2308

Last verified: February 16, 2026. Fees and regulations may change. Always confirm with official sources before visiting.