Private Property Towing in Georgia: What You Need to Know
Private property towing in Georgia is regulated under O.C.G.A. §§ 44-1-13 through 44-1-14 and related statutes. Property owners have the right to have unauthorized vehicles towed, but must follow specific signage and notification requirements. Vehicle owners whose cars are towed have specific rights to reclaim their property.
For property owners: Georgia requires posted signage meeting minimum size and wording requirements before non-consent towing from private property. Signs must state that unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense and include a tow company contact number. Without compliant signage, a tow may be contested.
For vehicle owners: If your vehicle was towed from private property in Georgia, the towing company must notify local law enforcement within 30 minutes of the tow and release the vehicle upon payment of applicable fees. You have the right to retrieve personal property from the vehicle during business hours.
Atlanta Towing Service conducts authorized private property tows for property managers, HOAs, apartment complexes, and business owners throughout the Atlanta metro. We follow all Georgia requirements for non-consent towing documentation and notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a property owner tow a car in Georgia without notice?
Yes, if proper signage is posted meeting Georgia requirements. Without compliant signage, the tow may be legally contested. Georgia law requires signs of a specific size with specific wording.
How do I get my car back after a private property tow in Atlanta?
Contact the towing company named on the notice or by calling local police dispatch. You have the right to retrieve personal property during business hours and to reclaim the vehicle upon paying applicable fees.
How long can a towing company hold my car in Georgia?
Georgia law requires towing companies to notify law enforcement within 30 minutes of non-consent tows. Storage fees begin accruing after a regulated grace period. Contact us for current storage fee schedules.
Does Atlanta Towing Service do private property management towing?
Yes — we work with property managers, HOAs, and commercial properties for authorized non-consent towing. Call to set up a property management towing account.