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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 17,000 pounds (passenger vehicle) - straight tows Boot Fee - $100.00
Tow Fee - $125.00
Storage Fee: $12.00 per day for the first 5 days. $18.00 per day thereafter plus 15% tax.
Vehicles over 17,000 pounds - straight tows Boot Fee - $100.00
Tow Fee - $300.00
Storage Fee: $50.00 for each 24 hours plus 15% tax.
Live Stop Tows under 17,000 pounds Tow Fee - $135.00
Storage Fee: $12.00 per day for the first 5 days. $18.00 per day thereafter plus 15% tax.
Live Stop Heavy Tows Tow Fee - $320.00
Storage Fee: $65.00 per day plus 15% tax.
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