Cars & light trucks · New York
Towing in New York City: the local card
The local layer sits on top of the state layer — where the city or county publishes a lower number, the lower number is the operative maximum.
Rules checked October 2026
NYC Admin Code Title 20; DCWP towing rules
| Charge | Published maximum |
|---|---|
| Maximum tow charge | $125.00 (incl. first 3 days of storage) |
| Drop fee | $62.50 |
Private-lot tow maximum is $125 INCLUDING the first three days of storage; from day 4, storage is $15/day. The drop fee is $62.50. Police-program tows (DARP/ROTOW) run $125/$140 plus $25/day for days 1–3 and $27 after. No fee may be charged that is not authorized by law or rule, and DCWP runs restitution funds against overcharging towers.
The state layer
The numbers live at the county or city layer in this state; the state writes the rights. Full state page: towing in New York.
Who takes the complaint
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (in the city); State Attorney General elsewhere.