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Vehicle Towing and Impoundment

PPA tows illegally parked vehicles from designated Tow Zones in order to improve traffic flow and eliminate hazardous conditions.

Vehicles are not released until the driver presents certification of proper registration, insurance and driver’s license. You must also pay the total amount due, including all outstanding tickets, fees, fines and penalties, before you can take possession of your vehicle. Fees are detailed in the table below.

Vehicles impounded through the Live Stop program must also satisfy all outstanding tickets at the Traffic Court.

Towed vehicles are taken to one of PPA’s Impoundment Lots. For street addresses and phone numbers, please see our FAQ. Vehicles that are not claimed within 21 days are sold at public auction.

DescriptionFee Amount
Vehicles under 11,000 pounds - Straight tows Boot Fee - $150.00
Tow Fee - $150.00
Storage Fee: $18.00 plus 20% tax for every 24 hours
Vehicles under 11,000 pounds - Live Stops Boot Fee - $150.00
  Tow Fee - $160.00
  Storage Fee: $18.00 plus 20% tax for every 24 hours
Vehicles over 11,000 pounds to 17,000 pounds - Straight tows Boot Fee - $150.00
Tow Fee - $225.00
Storage Fee: $30.00 for each 24 hours plus 20% tax.
Vehicles over 11,000 pounds to 17,000 pounds - Live Stop Boot Fee - $150.00
Tow Fee - $240.00
Storage Fee: $30.00 for each 24 hours plus 20% tax.
Vehicles over 17,000 pounds - Straight tows Boot Fee - $150.00
  Tow Fee - $335.00
  Storage Fee: $60.00 for each 24 hours plus 20% tax.
Vehicles over 17,000 pounds - Live stops Boot Fee - $150.00
  Tow Fee - $350.00
  Storage Fee: $60.00 for each 24 hours plus 20% tax.
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