Impounded Vehicle Information

Ross Baker Towing is the Official Police Garage for Mission Division 19 and Devonshire Division 17. The officer makes the decision to impound the vehicle, usually because of a violation of the California Vehicle Code.

If you believe there was not “probable cause” for towing your vehicle, you may request a Post Impoundment Hearing within 10 days of impound. Complete the Vehicle Impound Hearing Rights form: Devonshire, Mission. You must request a hearing by phone, writing or in person at the agency that impounded your vehicle within 10 days of impound.

We release vehicles: 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. We inspect each vehicle for valuables and store the valuables separately. Valuable property is released: 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.

We accept Cash, Visa and MasterCard. No Checks. City impound rates apply.

To collect your vehicle, you need the following information:

• Make and model of vehicle
• License or Vehicle Identification Number
• Driver’s License or Government Photo Identification
• Proof of ownership, such as: Current Vehicle Registration, Certificate of Ownership or DMV deposit of fees print out.

Search the Official Police Garage Database to find your car and the estimated fees.

Find Your Vehicle

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to locate and redeem your vehicle. Use our online vehicle locator to confirm the location of your vehicle and get an estimate of any associated fees.

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Holds

If the impounding agency placed a “HOLD” on your vehicle, we can only release it once you have provided a vehicle release form from that agency. Holds may be placed for the following reasons:

• 22651.I - 5 or more unpaid parking citations
• 22651.J - Illegally parked with no proof of registration
• 22651.O - Expired registration
• 22651.P - Driving without a valid license
• 14602.6 - Driving with a suspended or revoked license

If your vehicle is on “HOLD”, contact us to find out who you need to get a release from.

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Online Forms

Welcome to Ross Baker Towing, Inc. forms portal. Here you can find all forms related to Credit Application, LAPD Hearing Form (Devonshire and Mission Divisions) and DOT Hearing Form.

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Rates

Impound rates are set by the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Commission. We are required by Law to collect impound fees for the City of Los Angeles. Please direct any questions or concerns regarding the rates or ordinances to the Los Angeles City Clerk at 213 485-3988.

*Storage charges subject to City of Los Angeles 10% Parking Occupancy Tax, Los Angeles City Ordinance #165949.

**Impounded vehicles which are released are subject to a vehicle release fee of $115, Los Angeles City Ordinance #169128.

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Habitual Parking Violation Impounds

Vehicles impounded for unpaid parking violations require a Vehicle Release Order from the Parking Violations Bureau. Please note that current registration will be required and must be presented to the Parking Violations Bureau before obtaining a Vehicle Release.

The Department of Motor Vehicles does not issue a release.

Parking Violations Bureau Contact information:

Phone:
(213) 623-6533
(310) 569-5561
(213) 623-7046

Payment Hours and Locations:

Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5pm
Valley: 6309 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 103

Any questions regarding Habitual Parking Violation Impounds should be referred to:

Habitual Parking Violator Unit (HPV)
6309 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(213) 623-6533

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