Car towed in South Bend?
Here’s how to get it back.
Before you go
Documents: Valid ID, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
Payment: Cash, Credit/debit cards. Call ahead to confirm.
TimeLimit: Storage fees accrue daily. Retrieve as soon as possible.
Fees: ed vehicles not involved in an accident $250.00 <br />Impounded vehicles involved in an; ounded vehicles involved in an accident $275.00 <br />Non-impounded vehicles due to acc; >Non-impounded vehicle
Parked in a private lot?
Check for tow-away signs at the location where your car was parked. Signs must display the tow company name and phone number.
Know your rights
Indiana regulates towing. Contact local police for tow disputes.
Your towing rights in South Bend
Indiana state law protects vehicle owners
🏢Private Property Rules
If after 24 hours the vehicle owner has not removed a vehicle believed abandoned on private property, the property owner may have it towed. In emergency situations (vehicle interferes with property access or safety), immediate removal is allowed.
📝How to File a Complaint
Towing companies and operators must be licensed by the Indiana Secretary of State. The Indiana Administrative Code establishes maximum rates for towing fees, which must be conspicuously posted.
Source: IC §9-22-1-16
Parked somewhere else?