Car towed in Minneapolis?
Here’s how to get it back.
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Minneapolis Tow/Impound Info
Call for vehicle lookup and tow info.
How to get there
Minneapolis Impound Lot
50 Van White Memorial Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Estimate your fees
Payment: Cash, Credit/debit cards, Money orders
Estimates based on published rates. Actual fees may vary.
Before you go
Documents: the rental agreement and the matching ID or Driver’s License on the agreement.
Payment: Cash, Credit/debit cards, Money orders. Call ahead to confirm.
TimeLimit: Storage fees accrue daily. Retrieve as soon as possible.
Fees: Tow fee: $138.00. Storage: $18.00/day.
Why cars get towed in Minneapolis
Snow emergency phases
Minneapolis declares snow emergencies with multi-phase parking restrictions. In the last emergency, 6,705 vehicles were ticketed and 1,353 towed in a single event.
Snow emergency — Day 1 (even side)
First night: move off Snow Emergency Routes by 9 PM. Second day: move off even side of non-emergency routes by 8 AM.
72-hour parking limit
Like most cities, Minneapolis enforces a 72-hour parking limit on public streets. Reported vehicles are tagged and towed.
Rush hour tow-away zones
Major corridors restrict parking during rush hours. Vehicles left in posted tow-away zones during restricted times are removed quickly.
Parked in a private lot?
Check for tow-away signs at the location where your car was parked. Signs must display the tow company name and phone number.
Know your rights
Minnesota statutes regulate towing. Contact local police for tow disputes.
Your towing rights in Minneapolis
Minnesota state law protects vehicle owners
🏢Private Property Rules
A towing authority may not tow a motor vehicle from public property unless a peace officer or parking enforcement officer has prepared a written towing report describing the vehicle and reasons for towing. Both the officer and tow truck driver must sign the report. Private property towing guidelines also exist under state law.
Source: MN Statute §168B.035, MN Statute §169.041
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