Vehicle Towing and Seizure

Being in a collision can be stressful. Make sure you know your towing options and rights before you find yourself in collision.

Your Rights and Towing

As the registered owner and/or driver of a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle collision (MVC), you:

  • Have the right to have your vehicle towed by the towing company of your choice; and
  • Have the right to have your vehicle towed to the location of your choice.

Does an Officer Need to Attend?

Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officers respond to collisions when the involved vehicle(s) require a tow truck.

Towing Options

If you are involved in a MVC, the following towing options are available to you:

If the response time of the towing company is reasonable, you can use the towing company of your choice. This includes agencies, such as CAA, that have their own authorized towing companies.

The HRPS has authorized a number of towing companies to tow vehicles involved in MVCs, which can be requested through the officer on scene. These companies are assigned on a rotational basis and adhere to strict conditions set out by the HRPS.

If you are unable to determine the type of tow due to injury or arrest, your vehicle will be seized and towed to a secure compound by an authorized HRPS towing company. You will be issued a vehicle release slip to retrieve your vehicle at a later date.

My Vehicle Was Towed – What Now?

  1. Obtain the release slip from the police station in the District where your vehicle was towed.
  2. Take the release slip to the tow company compound.
  3. Present the release slip and pay the towing charges and storage fees.
  4. Your car will be released to you.

  1. Obtain the release slip from the police station in the District your vehicle was towed.
  2. Take the release slip to the tow company compound.
  3. Present the release slip and pay the towing charges and storage fees.
  4. Your car will be released to you.

Towing Costs

The rates set for towing were part of a tendering process in conjunction with the Halton region. Check with your towing company for exact rates and costs.

Contact Us

Halton Regional Police Service

Headquarters
2485 North Service Rd. W.
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
L6M 3H8

Phone: 905-825-4777
TTY Phone: 1-800-990-8199
Fax: 905-825-9416
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