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Where Was My Car Towed in Los Angeles?
Authoritative directory for locating towed vehicles across LAPD and LADOT Official Police Garages (OPG). Find garage locations by LAPD division, check hourly OPG rates, calculate storage fees, and learn California Vehicle Code § 22852 post-storage hearing rights.
Standard Tow Rate
$146.50
Passenger vehicles
Daily Storage Fee
$44.50
Assessed per 24 hours
Sweeping Citation
$73.00
City parking ticket
Dispute Deadline
10 Days
Administrative hearing
Los Angeles Municipal Auto Pound Facilities
Search by ward or neighborhood to locate the designated impound lot holding your vehicle.
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Hollywood Tow Service (OPG #6 - Hollywood Division)
24/7 OPEN📍
1015 N Mansfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
🕒Open 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week
🚇Near Santa Monica Blvd & Highland Ave. Accessible via Metro Bus Route 4 & 210.
Primary Service Areas / Wards
LAPD Hollywood DivisionEast HollywoodLos FelizHancock ParkMelrose Corridor
Accepted Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Debit Card
Archer's Towing / Central Tow (OPG #1 - Central Division)
24/7 OPEN📍
2040 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90021
🕒Open 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week
🚇Near Washington / Alameda Metro A Line Station.
Primary Service Areas / Wards
LAPD Central DivisionDowntown Los Angeles (DTLA)Arts DistrictFashion DistrictLittle TokyoChinatown
Accepted Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Debit Card
Bruin / Keystone Towing (OPG #8 - West LA Division)
24/7 OPEN📍
1833 Pontius Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
🕒Open 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week
🚇Near Santa Monica Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd. Accessible via Metro E Line (Expo/Sepulveda).
Primary Service Areas / Wards
LAPD West LA DivisionWestwood / UCLA CorridorVenice Beach / Mar VistaPalms / SawtelleBrentwood / Pacific Palisades
Accepted Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Debit Card
Al's Towing / Northeast OPG (OPG #11 - Northeast Division)
24/7 OPEN📍
425 San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90031
🕒Open 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week
🚇Accessible via Metro Bus 90/94 and Lincoln/Cypress Metro A Line Station.
Primary Service Areas / Wards
LAPD Northeast DivisionSilver Lake / Echo ParkHighland Park / Eagle RockGlassell Park / Atwater VillageLos Feliz / Elysian Park
Accepted Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Debit Card
Southwest Towing (OPG #3 - Southwest Division)
24/7 OPEN📍
4325 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
🕒Open 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week
🚇Near Vermont / Vernon corridor and Expo Park / USC Metro E Line Station.
Primary Service Areas / Wards
LAPD Southwest DivisionSouth Los AngelesExposition Park / USC CampusCrenshaw / Leimert ParkBaldwin Hills
Accepted Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Debit Card
Keystone Towing (Van Nuys & San Fernando Valley)
24/7 OPEN📍
7851 Burnet Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
🕒Open 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week
🚇Near Roscoe Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd. Accessible via Metro G Line (Orange Line).
Primary Service Areas / Wards
LAPD Van Nuys DivisionSherman OaksNorth HollywoodValley Glen / Panorama CityEncino / Studio City
Accepted Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Debit Card
COST ESTIMATOR
Los Angeles Tow & Impound Fee Calculator
Estimate your exact vehicle release costs based on municipal tow rates and daily storage accrual in Los Angeles.
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Estimated Municipal Fee Breakdown
Base Municipal Tow Fee (Standard Passenger)$146.50
Daily Storage Fee (1 day @ $44.50/day)$44.50
Municipal Street Cleaning Parking Citation$73.00
City Administrative Release Processing Fee$115.00
Total Estimated Release Cost:$379.00
⚠️Storage charges compound every 24 hours. Retrieve your vehicle as soon as possible to avoid increasing fees.
WHAT TO BRING
Required Documents Checklist for Vehicle Release
Bring all required items to the Los Angeles impound lot counter to avoid being turned away.
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Valid Driver's License (Mandatory)
Valid California driver's license (or valid out-of-state license). If owner's license is suspended/expired, you must bring a licensed driver with you.
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Current DMV Registration / Movement Permit (Mandatory)
California DMV registration card or valid temporary operating permit (CVC § 4000a).
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LADOT / Police Vehicle Release Form (if required)
Some impounds require obtaining an official release receipt from the nearest LAPD Community Police Station or LADOT office before going to the OPG lot.
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California Auto Insurance Proof (Mandatory)
Electronic or paper evidence of active vehicle liability insurance.
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Payment for Tow & Daily Storage (Mandatory)
Cash, debit card, or major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover).
LEGAL CONTESTATION GUIDE
How to Contest a Wrongful Tow in Los Angeles
You have a statutory right to an administrative hearing to challenge improper towing and request a full fee refund.
Administrative Hearing Process (10-Day Deadline):
- Under California Vehicle Code § 22852, you are entitled to a post-storage hearing to determine the validity of the tow.
- Submit a written hearing request to the towing agency (LADOT or LAPD) within 10 calendar days of the impound notice.
- Hearings are conducted in person or via written declaration within 48 business hours of the request.
- If the hearing officer rules the tow invalid, the City of Los Angeles assumes responsibility for all towing and storage costs.
Hearing Agency: LADOT Parking Violations Bureau / LAPD Area Hearing Officer (100 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
Recognized Grounds for Fee Reversal:
- Signs for street sweeping or temporary tow-away restrictions were not posted in accordance with LAMC 80.69.
- Signage was obscured by untrimmed tree branches or faded beyond legibility.
- Medical emergency resulting in immediate hospitalization during enforcement hours (hospital discharge paperwork required).
- Vehicle stolen prior to towing (LAPD police report number required).
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Frequently Asked Questions: Los Angeles Towing
How do I locate my towed car in Los Angeles?
Visit www.opglaviic.com (the Official Police Garages vehicle locator) or call (213) 485-4184. You can search by license plate or VIN number to see which specific OPG facility is holding your vehicle.
How much does an LADOT street sweeping tow cost?
A standard LADOT street sweeping tow typically costs between $146.50 and $155.00, plus $44.50/day in storage fees, plus the $73.00 street sweeping citation. If an LADOT vehicle release form is required, an additional $115.00 city admin fee may apply.
Can I retrieve my car on weekends or late at night?
Yes, all Official Police Garages (OPG) in Los Angeles operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for vehicle releases.