Tow operators in Fairfax County must hold a BPOL, register vehicles with FCPD, and follow nonconsensual towing rate caps and notice rules under VA Code Section 46.2-1217 and county Trespass Towing Advisory Board guidance.
Companies performing nonconsensual or trespass tows from private property in Fairfax County must register tow trucks with the Fairfax County Police Department, post conspicuous signage at tow lots, and follow rate caps and notice rules set by the county Trespass Towing Advisory Board under VA Code Section 46.2-1217. Drop fees apply when an owner returns before the tow is complete. Twenty-four-hour release access is required, and operators must accept multiple payment methods. A current BPOL is also required for any towing business.
Overcharging, missing signage, failing release access, or operating without registration triggers civil penalties and BPOL action.
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