Car towed in Providence?
Here’s how to get it back.
Before you go
Documents: Valid ID, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
Payment: Call ahead to confirm accepted payment methods.
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
Rhode Island law regulates towing. Contact local police for tow disputes.
Your towing rights in Providence
Rhode Island state law protects vehicle owners
🏢Private Property Rules
Any member of a police department or the owner/person in control of private property may order removal of any abandoned or unattended vehicle by a certificated tower. The tower may remove the vehicle to its own place of storage. The last registered owner is notified.
Source: RI GL §39-12.1-3
Parked somewhere else?