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# Towing laws by state
4 published answers on towing laws by state, 4 of which turn on a point of law and carry a dated jurisdiction notice. Every one cites its sources, names who reviewed it and when, and says plainly where a figure depends on your state or your city.

## Questions in this topic
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### [How much can a towing company legally charge in california?](/questions/towing-laws-by-state/how-much-can-a-towing-company-legally-charge-in-california/)
It depends on whether the tow was consensual. In California the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the California page before you pay…

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### [How much can a towing company legally charge in texas?](/questions/towing-laws-by-state/how-much-can-a-towing-company-legally-charge-in-texas/)
It depends on whether the tow was consensual. In Texas the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Texas page before you pay. Under 49 U.S.C…

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### [How much can a towing company legally charge in virginia?](/questions/towing-laws-by-state/how-much-can-a-towing-company-legally-charge-in-virginia/)
It depends on whether the tow was consensual. In Virginia the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Virginia page before you pay…

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### [Can a towing company legally charge?](/questions/towing-laws-by-state/can-a-towing-company-legally-charge/)
It depends on whether the tow was consensual. Under 49 U.S.C. § 14501(c)(2)(C) a state or city may cap the price of a non-consensual tow — police-ordered or from pri…