Attachment B
City of South San Francisco Police Department
Tow Services - Maximum Allowable Fees
This notice is for information only; it is not a bill or a statement of expense incurred. The listed maximum allowable fees were established pursuant to South San Francisco Municipal Code 6.64.105.
The rates apply only to vehicles towed by order or request of the South San Francisco Police Department.
In addition to the listed fees, the tow company may add additional lien fees and charges if you leave your vehicle at their storage facility in excess of 72 hours. Tow companies are required to accept valid bank credit cards or cash for payment of all fees. Tow companies are required to post this list of maximum allowable fees in a clear and publicly accessible location within their business office. If you believe that you have been unfairly charged, please contact the South San Francisco Police Department, Traffic Division, at (650) 829-3934.
Basic Tow (including winching, towing, etc. up to 1 hour): $325.00 Flatbed Fee: $60.00
$60.00
Dolly Fee:
Motorcycle Fee: $40.00
Class "B" - Medium Duty Tow: $487.00/hour
$690.00/hour
Class "C" - Heavy Duty Tow:
Class "D"- Super Heavy Duty Tow: $780.00/hour
Basic Vehicle Storage Fee (vehicles 22 feet of length or less): $105.00/day Oversize Vehicle Storage Fee (vehicles over 22 feet in length): $115.00/day Service Call (lockout, tire changes, battery jumps, or fuel delivery): $75.00 Vehicle & Property Releases (regular business hours): No Charge Vehicle Pull-Outs for Disabled Vehicles in Storage Yard: No Charge After-Hours Vehicle and Property Releases: $160.00
*Fuel delivery does not include the price of the fuel itself. The tow operator may charge the current market rate (without any upcharge) per gallon for the fuel.
*Vehicle Code section 22850.5 authorizes a City to charge a fee equal to its administrative costs for the removal, impound, storage, or release of a towed vehicle. Pursuant to City Resolution #12-95 this fee has been so enacted This fee shall not apply to victims where their vehicle was reported stolen at the time the vehicle was towed.
Current Vehicle Release Fee: $160.00
Updated 3/2025