Trespass Towing Data

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Trespass Tows

Towing from private property without the consent of the vehicle owner (also known as “trespass towing”) is regulated by Chapter 14.3 of the Arlington County Code. Read a copy of the ordinance.

Police Tows

Towing from the public right-of-way is conducted by a contractor at the request of the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD). Towing may occur for vehicles that are unlicensed, uninspected, disabled, abandoned, illegally parked on public property or that have outstanding parking violations. Chapter 14.2 of the Arlington County Code deals with police tows. More information about Police Tows can be found on the ACPD Towing Webpage.

Trespass Towing Complaints

2023 Complaints
(PDF, 148KB)2023-Reported-Towing-Complaints.pdf(PDF, 148KB)

2022 Complaints
2022-Reported-Towing-Complaints.pdf(PDF, 337KB)

2021 Complaints
2021-Reported-Towing-Complaints.pdf(PDF, 237KB)

Trespass Towing Data

2023 Data
 2023-Reported-Total-Tows-by-Company-and-Reason.pdf(PDF, 77KB)

2022 Data
2022-Reported-Total-Tows-by-Company-and-Reason.pdf(PDF, 124KB)  

2021 Data
2021-Reported-Total-Tows-by-Company-and-Reason.pdf(PDF, 127KB)  

County Board Action

Use the links below to read previous Board Reports regarding the County’s towing ordinance in our Archives, as well as view County Board consideration of these changes:

Submit a Complaint

Sign up for Towing Updates

Resources

Trespass Towing Advisory Board

Towing Data and Complaint Information

Know Where to Park
Plan ahead and know where to park

Information for Property Owners and Towers
Are you a property owner wanting to tow from your property or a towing and recovery operator looking to enter the Arlington market?  Find more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

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