TITLE 49

MOTOR VEHICLES

CHAPTER 18

TOWING AND STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES

49-1814.  FEES, STORAGE, AND ACCESS TO VEHICLE. (1) Whenever a vehicle has been towed under the provisions of this chapter, reasonable efforts shall be made to secure and prevent further damage to the vehicle being stored.

(2)  A towing company shall furnish its rate sheet to the department for law enforcement-directed tows. The department shall make the rate sheet available to the public and the rate sheet shall also be posted at the towing company’s place of business and be made available upon request to consumers. Tow fees shall not vary based on the value of the vehicle and a charge more than what is reflected on the rate sheet for any service shall be deemed excessive.

(3)  The maximum storage limit shall not exceed sixty (60) days from the date of tow. If the tow was reported in the portal within one (1) business day, excluding weekends and holidays, storage fees may begin from the date of tow. If the tow was not reported in the portal within one (1) business day, excluding weekends and holidays, storage fees shall not begin accumulating until the tow is reported in the portal by the towing company.

(4)  Any vehicle stored under the provisions of this chapter, except vehicles being stored as part of a law enforcement investigation, shall:

(a)  Be made available for physical inspection by the legal or registered owner, authorized agent with a valid power of attorney, or insurance representative during reasonable business hours at no additional charge; and

(b)  Have no lien attached to any personal property in or on the vehicle. Personal property in or on the vehicle shall be given to the registered owner or the owner’s authorized agent, if such agent has a valid power of attorney, during reasonable business hours at no additional charge, upon demand. The possessory lienholder shall not be responsible for personal property not attached to the vehicle after any vehicle has been disposed of pursuant to this chapter.

History:

[49-1814, added 2025, ch. 218, sec. 2, p. 1032.]