Car towed in Urbana-Champaign?
Here’s how to get it back.
Before you go
Tip: Call Champaign PD (217-351-4545) or Urbana PD (217-384-2320) depending on location
Your towing rights in Urbana-Champaign
Illinois state law protects vehicle owners
🪧Signage Requirements
Signs must be posted at entrances and visible from the roadway. Must state that unauthorized vehicles will be towed and include the tow company contact info.
Details may vary — verify with local authorities.
🚗Right to Retrieve
Owner may retrieve the vehicle before it is removed from the property. Chicago has specific regulations on drop fees.
Details may vary — verify with local authorities.
🏢Private Property Rules
Property owner must authorize the tow. In Chicago, private property towing is regulated by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.
Details may vary — verify with local authorities.
📝How to File a Complaint
In Chicago, call 311 or file online at chicago.gov. Elsewhere in Illinois, contact the Illinois Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at (800) 386-5438.
Source: 625 ILCS 5/18a-300, Chicago Municipal Code §9-92
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