Vehicle Towing Legalities California

Summary

In California, if a vehicle remains in a public garage for over 3 months, the garage owner can sell the vehicle to recover costs. They must notify the owner in writing 15 days prior to the sale. If youre unable to pay, you can request a hearing to dispute fees. Wrongful actions by a towing company could include towing without proper cause or authorization, not providing a legally required notice before disposing of your vehicle, or charging excessive or unauthorized fees. A gas station is considered private property, and the owner can have vehicles towed if they violate posted rules. However, during a traffic stop, police can impound a vehicle if the driver is unlicensed, the vehicle is involved in a crime, or it is obstructing traffic. Consult a local attorney for guidance.

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My daughters boyfriend got my car towed away by the police it’s been 3months and haven't gone to get my car out the tow company has called me today and was very rude almost forcing me to pay or he was going to take me to court I told him I have no money and don’t know when I will have money..what can happen or what can I do
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me what country/state you are in? This will help me provide you with specific legal information.
California
In California:
- If a vehicle remains in a public garage for over 3 months, the garage owner can sell the vehicle to recover costs.
- They must notify the owner in writing 15 days prior to the sale.
- If you're unable to pay, you can request a hearing to dispute fees.
Please contact your local court for further assistance.
A hearing for?
The hearing would be to dispute the towing and storage fees. You could argue that the fees are excessive or that your vehicle shouldn't have been towed. Consult a local attorney for guidance.
Is there any way that I could charge the tow company for having my vehicle
In California, if you believe the towing company acted wrongfully, you may:
- File a complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs
- Sue them in small claims court for illegal towing
Consult a local attorney for more detailed guidance.
What counts as acted wrongfully
In California, wrongful actions by a towing company could include:
- Towing without proper cause or authorization
- Not providing a legally required notice before disposing of your vehicle
- Charging excessive or unauthorized fees.
Remember to consult with a legal professional for your specific scenario.
Please elaborate on towing without proper cause or authorization
In California, "towing without proper cause or authorization" may include:
- Towing without a specific request or contract.
- Towing from private property without explicit consent from the owner.
- Ignoring posted parking rules or restrictions.
Always consult with a legal professional for guidance.
Is a gas station considered private property
Yes, in California, a gas station is typically considered private property. The owner has the right to have vehicles towed if they violate posted rules or are unauthorized to park there. Always consult with a legal professional for guidance.
So if some one pulls into a gas station during a traffic stop will the cops be able to impound vehicle
In California, the police can impound a vehicle during a traffic stop if:
- The driver is unlicensed or has a suspended license.
- The vehicle is involved in a crime.
- The vehicle is obstructing traffic or abandoned.
Consult a local attorney for more specific information.
But the vehicle is on private property
If the vehicle is on private property, it generally can't be towed unless it's causing a safety issue or violating property rules. However, during a traffic stop, different rules may apply. It's best to consult with a local attorney for precise guidance. Would you like assistance finding a legal professional in your area?