Towing Notification Requirements

Summary

Ohio law mandates that towing companies notify the police within one hour of towing a vehicle. The police then have two hours to attempt to notify the vehicles owner. Your friend should contact the local Toledo police department for further guidance.

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I fixed a friend motorcycle and I was parked illegally,they towed her motorcycle but never contacted her where they towed it, it's in her name not mines she has no idea where they towed it, shouldn't someone have contacted her
Hello **** ****, it's a tricky situation. The law varies by location. May I know where this incident happened?
Toledo Ohio
In Ohio:
- Towing companies are required to notify the police within one hour of towing a vehicle.
- The police department then has two hours to attempt to notify the owner.
Please have your friend contact the local Toledo police department for guidance.