New laws, rules and rates that affect people whose cars were towed, newest first. Each item is our own short summary with a link to the official source.
Riverside police vehicle release fee: $126 for most tows, $393 for 'Safe Streets Act' tows
The City's fee schedule for fiscal year 2026-27 lists the Police Department's vehicle release fee at $126 for most tows and $393 for tows it labels 'Safe Streets Act' tows, plus a $74 towing referral fee in some cases. The tow company's own charges are capped by Municipal Code section 5.15.080.
Riverside's release fee for most tows rises from $20 to $119.50
City fee schedules from 2017 through 2023-24 list a $20 vehicle release fee for most tows. The Police Department's 2024-25 schedule, dated July 1, 2024, lists $119.50. The fee for 'Safe Streets Act' tows stayed $372 until 2026.
From July 1, 2024. The 2025-26 schedule was not found.