TOWING FEES

Towing Fees

Towed and Impounded Vehicles

Police may seize a vehicle for several reasons, including:

  • Impaired driving or a 12-hour suspension.
  • A Highway Traffic Act offence.
  • The occupant was arrested and is unable to care for the vehicle.
  • The vehicle is blocking traffic after a collision and the occupant was transported to hospital by EMS.
  • Parking violations.
  • The vehicle may be evidence in a crime.

When a vehicle is seized, police ensure it is safe and secure. It is usually towed to an impound yard within the City of London. Police will then try to contact the registered owner. Only the registered owner may pick up the vehicle.

Costs

The cost of releasing a vehicle from impound varies based on factors such as the reason for the seizure, how long the vehicle has been stored, and the impound lot or towing company involved.

Once London Police release the vehicle or item, the pound will apply rates in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation's Towing and Storage Safety Enforcement Act (TSSEA).

If a citizen arranges their own tow, any fees are the responsibility of the person requesting the service and are set by that towing company. London Police is not responsible for fees charged by tow companies that are not under contract with the service.

London Police contracted tow provider is:

Ross’ Towing & Transport  -   www.rosstowing.ca

Main Address – 24 hrs a day

995 Pond Mills Rd, London, ON

Phone:  519-685-1212    email: dispatch@rosstowing.ca

LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY FEE SCHEDULE

Vehicles up to 6500kg GVWR

Category Description Fee
COURTESY CALL Regular Tow $ 70.00
Flatbed $ 95.00
POLICE REQUESTED TOW Regular Tow $ 193.00
Flatbed $ 231.00
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
IF VEHICLES REQUIRES USE OF DOLLIES: $ 45.00
IF VEHICLE REQUIRES USE OF SECOND PERSON $ 75.00
IF VEHICLE REQUIRES USE OF A SECOND TRUCK $ 150.00
IF VEHICLE TOWED OUTSIDE LONDON – COST PER KILOMETER $ 3.00/km
IF VEHICLE REQUIRES DRIVESHAFT PULLED $ 25.00
WINCH FEES     Per 1/4 hour $ 45.00
ALL OTHER FEES
WAITING TIME   Per 1/4 hour $ 25.00
BOOST – If Required $ 60.00
UNLOCK – If Required $ 60.00
TIRE CHANGE $ 60.00
TARPING – If Required $ 10.00
ABSORBANT MATERIAL (Oil Dry) $ 10.00/bag
ROADWAY CLEAN-UP Per 1/4 hour $ 25.00
STORAGE CHARGES – (24 HOURS) Inside Outside
CARS $ 75.00 $ 49.50
TRUCKS – ONE TON & UNDER CAPACITY $ 75.00 $ 49.50
BOATS $ 75.00 $ 49.50
MOTORCYCLES $ 75.00 $ 49.50
TRAILERS (under 25ft) $ 75.00 $ 49.50

HEAVY-DUTY FEE SCHEDULE

Vehicles over 6500kg GVWR

Category Description Fee
COURTESY CALL Flat Rate Charge Within City of London Limits Regular Tow    $ 250.00
POLICE REQUESTED TOW Regular Tow    $ 425.00
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
IF VEHICLE REQUIRES DRIVESHAFT PULLED $ 45.00
IF VEHICLE REQUIRES USE OF SECOND PERSON $ 150.00
IF VEHICLE REQUIRES USE OF A SECOND TRUCK $ 250.00
IF VEHICLE TOWED OUTSIDE LONDON – COST PER KILOMETER $ 4.25/km
WINCH FEES    Per 1/4 hour $ 100.00
RECOVERY
HOURLY FEE $ 400.00
STAND BY SERVICES AVAILABLE HOURLY FEE $ 150.00
AIR CUSHIONS – (4 Hour Minimum) $475.00/hr
TARPING – If Required $ 10.00
ABSORBANT MATERIAL (Oil Dry) $ 10.00/bag
STORAGE CHARGES – (24 HOURS) Inside Outside
MOTOR VEHICLE (OVER 6500 kg GVWR) $ 100.00 $ 100.00
TRAILERS (over 25ft) $ 100.00 $ 100.00
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Ross' Towing & Transport Maximum Rate Schedule

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Contact Us

London Police Service
601 Dundas Street
London, Ontario
N6B 1X1

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Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 519-661-5670