Babylon, NY Business Licensing & Operations: Towing Companies (2026)
Key Facts
- License required
- Town Clerk (Ch. 198)
- Owner presence
- Owner/agent must request tow
- Storage rate cap
- $25 per day
- Geographic limit
- Vehicle stays in Town of Babylon
- Fine per violation
- $500-$1,000
Summary
Town of Babylon Code Ch. 198, Art. III requires a Town Clerk-licensed tow company, a filed owner-authorization agreement, and posted warning signs before any unauthorized vehicle can be towed from private property in the unincorporated Town.
No motor vehicle which is parked on private property within the jurisdiction of the town, without the authorization of the property owner, or illegally parked on such property shall be towed or removed therefrom by anyone other than a person who is the holder of a license issued by the Town Clerk as required by § 198-4 of this chapter, and unless all of the conditions set forth in this article have been previously complied with.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
The Town of Babylon regulates non-consent towing from private lots under Chapter 198, Article III, "Private Enforcement." Only a Town Clerk-licensed tower with a written agreement filed by the property owner may remove an unauthorized or illegally parked vehicle (§ 198-44, § 198-45), and required warning signage must be posted at the lot (§ 198-46). Critically, the tow can only happen if the property owner or an independent representative is physically present and requests it: the tow company itself cannot make that call (§ 198-47). Towed vehicles cannot be removed from the Town of Babylon, and the licensee must notify Suffolk County Police and the vehicle owner (§ 198-48, § 198-49).
Violations & Fines
Violating Article III is an offense punishable by a fine of $500 to $1,000; the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication may impose the same $500-$1,000 range separately (Town of Babylon Code § 198-54).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my car be towed from private property in the Town of Babylon without my consent?
Can the tow company itself decide to tow my car?
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