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History of towing in Milwaukee
How towing rules in Milwaukee took shape: ordinances, contracts, court rulings and state laws, in date order. Every entry links to its source.
How to read this timeline. Entries are in date order. Most rest on a court opinion, a law or a government record. Entries marked "Not yet verified" rest on one secondary or self-reported source, and entries marked "From a news report" rest on news coverage. We leave out private people's names and accusations against companies that have no published outcome.
Private-property tow rules (2016)
Wisconsin's permanent private-tow rule, ch. Trans 319, takes effect: the $150 and $25 maximums, sign rules and the police notice.
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Recent changes (2024 to 2026)
The City Tow Lot's standard towing fee becomes $150, according to the City's Tow Lot page.
Source: Tow Lot (City of Milwaukee)
Milwaukee begins towing cars with 5 or more parking tickets more than 60 days past due under the habitual-violator ordinance (Milwaukee Code ยง 101-25.7), according to the City's Parking Citations page.
Source: Parking Citations (City of Milwaukee); Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ch. 101, Traffic Code (official PDF)
For the rates over the years, see tow and storage rates. Know a record that belongs here? Email corrections@towedhelp.org.
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