Car towed in Trenton?
Here’s how to get it back.
Before you go
Documents: Valid ID, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
Payment: Credit/debit cards. Call ahead to confirm.
TimeLimit: Storage fees accrue daily. Retrieve as soon as possible.
Fees: Contact the impound lot for current fee schedule.
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
New Jersey regulates towing. Municipal ordinances set maximum tow/storage fees.
Your towing rights in Trenton
New Jersey state law protects vehicle owners
🪧Signage Requirements
Signs must be posted in a conspicuous place at all vehicular entrances to the property, easily visible to drivers entering the property.
🏢Private Property Rules
No person shall tow a vehicle from privately owned property without the vehicle owner's consent unless: (1) a contract for private property towing exists with the property owner, and (2) signs are properly posted. Regulated under NJAC 13:45A-31. A 'basic tow' includes arriving at site, 15 minutes waiting time, hooking/loading, and transporting the vehicle.
Source: NJSA §56:13-7 et seq., NJSA §56:13-13, NJAC 13:45A-31
Parked somewhere else?