Car towed in Rockford?
Here’s how to get it back.
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Rockford Tow/Impound Info
Call for vehicle lookup and tow info.
Impound
5937 Sandy Hollow Road in
Rockford
(IF DIRECTED BY STATE POLICE)
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: (GRAA) to claim your vehicle: |Tow Bill|$135| |--|--| |Impound Fee - based on the of; nse see the listing below|$116, $550 to $1,000| |Release Charge|$90| |Storage (per; w|$116, $550 to $1,000| |Relea
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
Illinois regulates towing under 625 ILCS 5/4-203. Municipalities may set additional towing regulations and fee caps.
Your towing rights in Rockford
Illinois state law protects vehicle owners
🪧Signage Requirements
Signs must be posted at entrances and visible from the roadway. Must state that unauthorized vehicles will be towed and include the tow company contact info.
Details may vary — verify with local authorities.
🚗Right to Retrieve
Owner may retrieve the vehicle before it is removed from the property. Chicago has specific regulations on drop fees.
Details may vary — verify with local authorities.
🏢Private Property Rules
Property owner must authorize the tow. In Chicago, private property towing is regulated by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.
Details may vary — verify with local authorities.
📝How to File a Complaint
In Chicago, call 311 or file online at chicago.gov. Elsewhere in Illinois, contact the Illinois Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at (800) 386-5438.
Source: 625 ILCS 5/18a-300, Chicago Municipal Code §9-92
Parked somewhere else?