Car towed in Lansing?
Here’s how to get it back.
Before you go
Documents: Valid ID, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
Payment: Cash only. Call ahead to confirm.
TimeLimit: Storage fees accrue daily. Retrieve as soon as possible.
Fees: Contact the impound lot for current fee schedule.
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
Michigan regulates towing. Contact local police for tow information.
Your towing rights in Lansing
Michigan state law protects vehicle owners
🪧Signage Requirements
Private property owners must have a clearly visible notice posted before towing a vehicle without the owner's consent.
🚗Right to Retrieve
Owners of vehicles involved in accidents must claim within 20 days. After that, the vehicle is labeled as an abandoned vehicle and may be sold.
🏢Private Property Rules
After a vehicle is towed, towing companies must share the vehicle's new location with local police. Within 24 hours, police determine if the vehicle was reported stolen and enter it into the law enforcement information network. The Secretary of State must send notice to the last known registered owner.
📝How to File a Complaint
File complaints with the Michigan Attorney General's Consumer Protection division at michigan.gov/consumerprotection. Lansing: (517) 335-7622. Detroit: (313) 456-0240.
Source: MCL §257.252a
Parked somewhere else?