What do I do if my vehicle was towed?

For a crashed vehicle or abandoned or disabled vehicle, call 708-447-2127. For an underage driver after curfew, a fee of $500 applies. It must be reported to Police Department with proof of insurance, proof of ownership and a valid driver.


For a DUI arrest, a fee of $500 applies, or even possible vehicle seizure. 24, 48, or 72 hour holds are applicable by law and you must report to the Police Department with proof of insurance, proof of ownership and a valid driver. For other arrests, a fee of $500 applies or possible vehicle seizure may occur. You must report it to the Police Department with proof of insurance, proof of ownership and a valid driver's license.


All tow and administrative fee releases are Mon-Fri 8:00am – 4:00 p.m.at 31 Riverside
Rd, Riverside, IL. 708-447- 2127. Cash only is accepted.


Towing fees are over and beyond fees applied by Village ordinance and must be paid separately to the towing company.

View the ordinances on towing fees.

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1. Is door to door solicitation allowed in Riverside?
2. How do I test to become a Riverside police officer?
3. Why did I receive a parking ticket?
4. How do I pay a ticket?
5. How do I contest an ordinance violation or parking ticket?
6. How do I know my court date?
7. What do I do if my parking ticket went to collections?
8. How do I know when to go to court if I'm the victim of a crime?
9. Someone I care about got arrested and could not make bond. Can I visit them?
10. How do I get a crash (accident) report?
11. What do I do if my vehicle was towed?
12. How do I submit a crime tip?
13. How do I submit a Freedom of Information Act request and what are the guidelines?
14. What do I need to do to pick up my property?
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17. Does the police department offer fingerprinting?