Car towed in Atlanta?
Here’s how to get it back.
Estimate your fees
Payment: Cash only
Estimates based on published rates. Actual fees may vary.
Before you go
Documents: to present proof of both your identity and your right to the vehicle as either the owner or the owner’s representative.
Payment: Cash only. Call ahead to confirm.
TimeLimit: Storage fees accrue daily. Retrieve as soon as possible.
Fees: Storage: $15.00/day.
Why cars get towed in Atlanta
Expired tags
Vehicles with expired registration parked on Atlanta streets can be ticketed and towed. Keep your tags current.
Private property towing
Apartment complexes, shopping centers, and business lots in Atlanta frequently contract tow companies. Check for posted signs before parking.
Accident-related tows
Vehicles involved in accidents on public roads are towed by police-dispatched companies. Call 404-546-7468 to locate your vehicle.
Parking violations in Midtown/Downtown
Metered zones, loading zones, and no-parking areas in Midtown and Downtown are heavily enforced with towing.
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
Georgia Public Service Commission regulates nonconsensual towing. Maximum rate tariff applies to private property tows.
Your towing rights in Atlanta
Georgia state law protects vehicle owners
🪧Signage Requirements
Signs must be at least 6x8 inches, posted at each designated entrance. Must include 'Tow-Away Zone' and the tow company phone number.
🚗Right to Retrieve
Owner can retrieve the vehicle before it leaves the property. Georgia law allows a 'reasonable' drop fee if the vehicle is already attached.
Details may vary — verify with local authorities.
🏢Private Property Rules
Property owner must authorize the tow and must have a written agreement with the tow company. Tow company must notify local law enforcement within 1 hour.
📝How to File a Complaint
File complaints with the Georgia Department of Public Safety at (404) 624-7000 or the Georgia Governor's Office of Consumer Protection at (404) 651-8600.
Source: OCGA §44-1-13
Avoid getting towed in Atlanta
Parking Apps
💰 Meter Rates
Metered spaces with short time limits. Actively enforced during day and evening.
🆓 Free Parking
Check posted signs — residential permit zones enforced in popular neighborhoods.
💡 Pro Tip
Reserve a garage spot in advance with ParkMobile for Downtown, Midtown, or Buckhead. Street parking fills quickly around events and game days.
Pay for parking → avoid towing. It's that simple.
Parked somewhere else?