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Serving Fairfield, CA and surrounding areas. (707) 231-4124
Whether your vehicle was towed by law enforcement or you need to understand the impound process, we give you a straight answer on where it is and what to do next.
Police towing in Fairfield means law enforcement ordered the removal of your vehicle, which goes to a licensed storage facility. You did not choose the company - the agency did - and daily storage fees begin the moment your vehicle arrives. Most retrieval processes start with a call to the Fairfield Police Department to confirm where your vehicle is and what paperwork you need.
Police-ordered tows happen for many reasons: a collision blocking traffic on I-80, a DUI stop, an arrest, expired registration, or a vehicle left abandoned on a Fairfield street. The reason for the tow matters because it affects what documents you need to bring, whether a police release is required before pickup, and whether there is a hold on your vehicle while an incident is being investigated. If your vehicle was involved in a collision, our accident recovery team can help with the scene-side towing and transport.
Storage fees add up fast. Acting within the first day or two is always the right move - the longer your vehicle sits in impound, the higher your bill and the more complicated the release process can become.
If you return to where you left your vehicle and it is not there, check before assuming it was stolen. Contact the Fairfield Police Department non-emergency line to confirm whether a tow was ordered and which storage facility has it. Do not wait - storage fees start the moment your vehicle arrives at the yard.
California law requires storage facilities to notify registered owners and lienholders after a police-ordered tow. If a notice arrives, act on it right away. Every day you delay means a higher bill when you go to retrieve your vehicle.
Vehicles involved in collisions that block traffic on I-80 or major Fairfield roads are among the most common police tow triggers. If your car was at the scene of an incident, the tow company and storage facility will be listed on the incident report.
Some tows require a release from the law-enforcement agency before the storage facility can hand your vehicle back. Calling the storage facility first is the fastest way to find out what documents they need and whether a police release applies to your situation.
When law enforcement calls us to a scene in Fairfield, we respond quickly, document your vehicle's condition before loading, and use the right equipment for your vehicle type. A careless hookup on a busy stretch of I-80 or a Fairfield surface street can cause real damage to your car - our operators take the pre-load inspection seriously, and that documentation protects you if there is ever a dispute about condition at delivery. Once your vehicle is in storage, we can walk you through the release process so you know exactly what to bring and what to do first. If your situation involves a longer-term storage need while you sort out the release, our vehicle storage team can explain the options. And if the original incident involved an accident, our accident recovery service covers the scene-side work.
We are on the approved rotation for law-enforcement towing in this area, which means agencies contact us directly when a tow is ordered. That approval is not automatic - it requires meeting the agency's standards for equipment, response time, and professional conduct, and we take it seriously.
Suits situations where an officer has ordered the vehicle removed from the scene - collision, DUI, arrest, or registration hold.
Suits vehicle owners who need a plain-language explanation of the Fairfield release process, required documents, and current fee totals.
Suits any situation where the condition of your vehicle at the time of towing needs to be clearly documented before transport begins.
Fairfield's position directly on I-80 - one of the busiest freight and commuter corridors in Northern California - makes it a high-volume location for law-enforcement towing. Incidents on or near I-80, collisions at freeway interchanges, and traffic stops on major surface roads like North Texas Street and Air Base Parkway are all common triggers. Law enforcement moves quickly to clear the roadway on high-traffic corridors, which means police-ordered tows can happen fast and a driver may not realize their vehicle has been removed until they return to the scene. Fairfield is also home to Travis Air Force Base, and roads near base access points can involve both local law enforcement and base authority depending on where exactly the vehicle was stopped. Drivers coming through from Napa, CA or from Concord, CA who are unfamiliar with Fairfield's impound process often have questions about what the local steps look like.
California regulates tow and storage rates for police-ordered tows, and Solano County and the City of Fairfield have their own frameworks for how those rates are set. Fairfield also sees increased enforcement activity around major events at the Solano County Fairgrounds and during holiday weekends when DUI checkpoints are more common - these periods can mean slightly longer wait times at storage facilities. We know the local process, and when you call us, we give you a straight answer on what to do next rather than a runaround.
An officer contacts a towing company from the agency's approved rotation. You do not choose the company - the officer does. The tow operator documents your vehicle's condition before loading and transports it to a licensed storage facility.
Storage fees begin the moment your vehicle arrives. California law requires the facility to notify the registered owner and any lienholder within a short window. If you have not heard anything within a day or two, call the Fairfield Police Department non-emergency line to confirm your vehicle's location.
Call the storage facility before you go. They will confirm whether a police release is required, what ID and ownership documents to bring, and the current fee total. Making one call first means one trip to the yard, not three.
Present your documents, pay the itemized fees, and sign the release paperwork. Ask for a full receipt showing every charge. Inspect your vehicle at the facility before driving away and note any concerns in writing if anything looks different from when it was towed.
Call us or send a message and we will walk you through exactly what documents to bring, whether a police release is needed, and what your total will be before you make the trip.
Being on the Fairfield area rotation means meeting the agency's requirements for equipment, response time, and professional conduct. That approval is not guaranteed to every towing company - it is earned and maintained.
The steps between a police tow and getting your keys back involve the storage facility, possibly the Fairfield Police Department, and specific paperwork. We know which steps apply in which situations, so we can tell you what to do first. California's impound process rules are also outlined on theCalifornia Highway Patrol website for reference.
A careless hookup on a busy Fairfield road can cause damage that is hard to dispute later. Our operators document your vehicle's condition before loading on every job, giving you a clear record if anything is in question at pickup.
A police tow rarely happens on a good day. When you call us, you get a plain-language answer about where your vehicle is, what you owe so far, and exactly what you need to bring. We have been doing this in Fairfield since 2018 and know the local process well.
Police towing puts people in a stressful situation they did not plan for. Our job is to handle the tow professionally, communicate clearly, and make the retrieval process as straightforward as possible - so you can get your vehicle back without added confusion.
For details on California tow-related vehicle owner rights, you can also visit the California DMV or the Towing and Recovery Association of America.
If you need more time before retrieval or a secure place for your vehicle after the impound hold is cleared, our vehicle storage service covers short- and long-term needs.
Learn MoreFor vehicles involved in a collision that also triggered a police tow, our accident recovery team handles the scene-side towing and transport with the right equipment.
Learn MoreStorage fees grow every day your vehicle sits in the yard. Call us now and we will tell you exactly what to do next - so you make one trip, not three.