Tow companies operating in Santa Ana need city permits, California Highway Patrol inspections, and posted rate schedules. Non-consent tows from private property follow strict California Vehicle Code notice and pricing rules.
Tow operators must hold a Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and biennial CHP safety certification under Vehicle Code section 2430. Santa Ana adds a city business license and Police Department review for rotation-list participation. Non-consent tows from private property must follow Vehicle Code section 22658, including posted signage, owner authorization for each tow, photo documentation, and one-hour retrieval at the storage yard. Charges for rotation tows must match the posted, CHP-approved rate schedule. Predatory practices like patrol tows are prohibited.
Towing without proper signage, refusing same-day vehicle release, charging above posted rates, or initiating tows without on-site owner authorization can each trigger penalties under Vehicle Code section 22658.
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