Traffic Questions

The records division handles tow releases during regular office hours posted on our home page.  Due to staff shortages, it is advisable to make an appointment to avoid waiting or multiple trips to the police station. If your vehicle was impounded for 30-Days you may request a tow hearing.  Tow hearings are provided by appointment only.  Vehicles impounded for 30 days will not be released before 30 days unless authorized through the hearing process.

In order to make the process move as smoothly as possible please be prepared to:

1. Have your report number, license plate number or the name of the driver when the vehicle was towed available.
2. The registered owner must be present – we cannot release to anyone but the registered owner. The registered owner must provide identification with a photo. If the registered owner is incarcerated the jail can provide a vehicle release form for completion by the registered owner. If the registered owner is not available the department will accept a notarized letter authorizing the police department to release the vehicle to another individual.
3. The vehicle must be currently registered. If the vehicle is not currently registered a one day moving permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles must be provided.
4. There must be two licensed drivers present when the vehicle is released.
5. Proof of insurance must be provided at the time of release.
6. The vehicle release fee is $150 payable in cash or money order.  We are not able to accept credit cards or checks.  The fee does not include the tow fee and storage fees accrued at the tow yard.