Know the Laws!

Your Rights In Los Angeles

This page has a selection of the most essential information for you to have if you are faced with a tow thug in the City of Los Angeles. Specifically, LAPD Police Commission towing regulations, the California Vehicle Code Section relating to towing from private property, the current maximum rates you can be charged, and the California Civil Code relating to liens on vehicles. Know the law, know your rights! LAPD officers on the street do not know everything on this page--even when it comes from the police chief himself! If you have to do so, inform the officers that they can help you more than they think.

[Helpful Phone Numbers at the Bottom of This Page]

Notice of Changes to Towing Laws_los-angeles-police-commission.pdf
Rules-LAPD Police Commission - Tow Operations & Tow Operators 2022.pdf
2022 Rates - Los Angeles Official Police Garages.pdf
VEH 22658 Private Property Towing Laws.pdf
CIV 3070 __ Vehicle Liens.pdf

LAPD Hollenbeck Station

Front Desk Service/Intake: 323-342-4100

Address

2111 E. 1st. St.

Los Angeles , Los Angeles 90033 (Physical)


(323) 342-4100 (General info - front desk)

(877) 275-5273 (Non-emergency Police Response (ASK LAPD) Dispatch)

(310) 342-4140 (Community Relations)

(323) 224-0125 TDD

Los Angeles Police Commission Investigation Division: (213) 996-1210

100 West First Street, Room 147

Los Angeles, CA 90012