Post Tow Hearing Procedures

1. Towing firms licensed by the Town of Normal may tow vehicles from private and public property in compliance with Town Ordinance. A maximum towing fee is $85.00 plus storage charges after 24 hours. After hours release fees may also be applicable.
2. If you get to your car before the vehicle is removed from the lot or roadway, you may prevent the tow by paying the tow operator a show-up fee of $25.00.
3. If you wish to challenge the tow, charges or show up fee, you can request a Post Tow hearing. However, you must first pay all towing charges to the towing company for release of your vehicle. Within thirty days of the towing, you must come to the Town of Normal Legal Department at City Hall, or you may contact the Legal Department by telephone at (309) 454-9507 to request a hearing. You will then be notified of the hearing date.
4. The hearing will be held to determine if the tow and/or fee was legitimate. If the tow or fee is determined not to be legitimate, you will be reimbursed the money you paid for the tow.

This page last modified 05/14/08.