private parkingUnited States · California (Statewide)Difficulty: Medium
Excessive Towing/Storage Charges
Towing and storage charges cannot exceed the greater of: (1) charges under law enforcement agreement, or (2) CHP-approved rates.
Legal basis
California Vehicle Code § 22658(i),(j)
Sample appeal wording
I was charged $[AMOUNT] for towing/storage of my vehicle. This exceeds the maximum allowable rate under CVC § 22658(i), which is $[CORRECT RATE] based on [CHP approved rates / law enforcement agreement]. I am entitled to recover four times the excessive charge under CVC § 22658(j). I demand a refund of $[CALCULATED AMOUNT] or I will pursue this matter in small claims court.
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- California Vehicle Code § 22658(i)(j)
- CHP Rate Schedules