Los Angeles Towing Laws

Tow truck operators and tow business operations in Los Angeles have three significant authorities that govern their activities.

  1. California State Laws - Vehicle Code and Civil Code

  2. City of Los Angeles Laws and Ordinances - Los Angeles Municipal Code

  3. Los Angeles Police Commission Rules & Regulations - Permits and Rules Governing Towing in City of Los Angeles

All three of these are laws and regulations that you can use in court. We break down each of them in detail. You can follow the links....

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Vehicle Code & Civil Code - All Things Towing

LAMC SEC. 103.204.1. TOW UNIT OPERATORS. P685

Los Angeles Municipal Code - Tow Operators & Tow Operations

LOS ANGELES POLICE COMMISSION BOARD RULES GOVERNING TOW OPERATIONS AND TOW OPERATORS.pdf

Tow Permit Enforcement Agency Regulations -- Enforceable in Court

Other important sources of law and authorities that at times can be very effective in a case to retrieve a vehicle or be compensated for illegal towing and storage include the following:

Local Laws - Regulations, Ordinances & Laws Specific to California Municipalities

City of Los Angeles

City of Burbank

City of Pasadena

City of Long Beach