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How to Retrieve Your Towed Vehicle in Las Vegas

We understand that retrieving a vehicle from a tow yard or impound lot in the Las Vegas Valley can be difficult, stressful, and costly. It’s important to know exactly what to do if your car is towed in Las Vegas. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you reclaim your towed vehicle in the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City, Nevada.

Steps to Retrieve Your Towed Vehicle:

  • Contact Non-Emergency Police at 311: First, call 311 to inquire about recent tows in the area.

  • Check Online: If your car was impounded by police, towed from private property, or repossessed, check AutoReturn.com to see if it was towed. Users can search by license plate number or VIN, or by towing information, including the City and State, tow date, make, model, year, and color. Quality Towing does not use the Autoreturn database. To search their inventory of towed vehicles, check qualitytowing.com.

  • Reach Out to the Towing Company: If you think your car may have been towed from a particular parking garage or lot, contact the company listed on the signs there.

  • Contact the Impound Lot: After locating your vehicle, contact the impound lot for more information and to learn how you can get it back.

  • Get Your Car Back: Required Documents & Payment
    • To retrieve your vehicle, you MUST bring the following documents and be prepared to pay all charges:
    • Valid Photo Identification (Driver’s License or ID card).
    • Vehicle Registration or Title (must match the ID).
    • Proof of Insurance.

(If you are picking up the car for the owner) A valid, Notarized Power of Attorney (VP-136) from the owner.

Payment Mandate: Under NRS 706.44793, an operator must accept CASH, MONEY ORDERS, CREDIT CARDS, DEBIT CARDS, or electronic transfer of money as payment for services. They cannot refuse credit card payment.

Information on Police-Ordered Tows:

If the Las Vegas Metro Police towed your vehicle and you can’t find it online, contact the Central Command Post for your case. If you are unsure which Area Command to call, email the Metro Police Evidence Vault at EvidenceVault@LVMPD.COM with the “Event #,” date, and a picture of your ID if possible.

Understand Your Rights:

Here is what you should know if you think your car was unlawfully towed.

  • A Legal Remedy: Under Nevada law, one is entitled to an expedited hearing before a judge.

  • Move Quickly & Know Storage Limits: Act now to retrieve your vehicle, but be aware of your storage rights. Tow companies are typically limited to charging for only:

    • 15 days of storage for most non-consensual tows.

    • 21 days for cars towed at the request of the police after an accident.

  • Learn Your Rights: Check out Nevada’s towing and impound laws.

  • Get Legal Help: Local legal aid groups, like the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, are there to help.

Reasons for Towing in Las Vegas:

  • Parking Violations: Parking in fire lanes, no-parking zones, or places where a permit is required.

  • Abandonment: Leaving a vehicle stationary for an extended period.

  • Private Property Towing

  • Law Enforcement Impoundment: During DUI arrests or accidents.

  • Safety Concerns: Obstructing traffic flow or posing safety hazards.

  • Community-Specific Rules: Fire lane violations, blocking driveways, or unauthorized parking.

Las Vegas Area Towing Companies and Impound Lots:

Here is a list of towing companies and impound lots in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City.

6 Angels Towing Service

A.L.V. Towing

Action Towing

All-In Towing

Economy Towing

Elite Towing

Ewing Bros Towing Services

Frank Dependable Towing Service

G and R Towing Services

Max Towing

Nevada’s Finest Towing

Olmstead Towing

Priority Towing

Quality Towing

Taylor Towing Las Vegas

The Tow Truck Company

Victory Towing L.L.C.

All State Towing

Big Valley Towing

Fast Towing

Kings Towing

North Vegas Tow Truck Company

Sunrise Towing Service

Best Henderson Towing

G and R Towing Services

Pitbull Towing

Tow Truck Henderson

Walker Towing

Big John’s Towing Service

Stokley Towing Service

LVMPD Area Command Center Phone Numbers:

Bolden Area Command
Phone: (702) 828-3347

Convention Center Area Command
Phone: (702) 828-6430

Downtown Area Command
Phone: (702) 828-4348

Enterprise Area Command
Phone: (702) 828-2843

Northeast Area Command
Phone: (702) 828-3403

Northwest Area Command
Phone: (702) 828-3426

South Central Area Command
Phone: (702) 828-8272

Southeast Area Command
Phone: (702) 828-3206

Spring Valley Area Command
Phone: (702) 828-2640

Summerlin Area Command
Phone: (702) 828-9400

Las Vegas Area Towed Vehicle Recovery FAQs

Cost Breakdown for Recovering a Towed Vehicle in the Las Vegas Valley

  1. Towing Fees (Know the Max): Towing charges vary, but for non-consensual light-duty tows, the maximum base tow rate is set by the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA).
    • Base Tow Max: The non-consensual hookup/base rate is often limited to approximately $203.90 (with mileage capped at 12 miles). Do not pay excessive fees without questioning them.
    • Storage Cost: A daily fee is charged for each day the vehicle remains in the impound lot. These fees typically range from $29.92 to $54.76 per day (per NTA tariffs), depending on whether the lot is secured/unsecured.
    • Administrative Fees: Companies will charge administrative fees to cover the paperwork and processing costs associated with the impoundment. These fees can range from $50 to $150. Note: Gate fees or Expedited Recovery Fees for non-consensual tows are often found to be uncollectable by the courts.
    • After-Hours Fees: Extra charges for retrieving the vehicle outside of regular business hours.
    • Mileage Fees: Additional costs if the towing distance exceeds a certain limit.
    • Special Equipment Fees: Extra fees if special equipment was needed to tow the vehicle.

Here are the contacts for all 10 Las Vegas Metro Police Department Area Command Centers:

  1. Bolden Area Command: (702) 828-3347
  2. Convention Center Area Command: (702) 828-6430
  3. Downtown Area Command: (702) 828-4348
  4. Enterprise Area Command: (702) 828-2843
  5. Northeast Area Command: (702) 828-3403
  6. Northwest Area Command: (702) 828-3426
  7. South Central Area Command: (702) 828-8272
  8. Southeast Area Command: (702) 828-3206
  9. Spring Valley Area Command: (702) 828-2640
  10. Summerlin Area Command: (702) 828-9400

If you cannot pay the fees immediately, contact the impound lot to discuss your options. Some lots may offer payment plans or other solutions. Acting quickly is essential to minimize additional storage fees.

Yes, Nevada law provides legal recourse if you believe your vehicle was towed unlawfully. You have the right to have your complaint heard by a judge on an expedited basis. It is important to act swiftly and seek legal assistance if needed to understand your rights and navigate the legal process.

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