Lakewood Towing & Transport - Phone: (253) 582-5080 - 24 Hour Service

Lakewood Towing & Transport     •     9393 Lakeview Ave SW     •     Lakewood, WA 98499

• TRANSPORT
• OUT OF GAS

•  TOWING
•  LOCKOUTS

• IMPOUNDS
• AUCTIONS

•  RECOVERY
•  TIRE CHANGES

24 Hour Service  
(253) 582-5080

Lakewood Towing & Transport provides towing, transport and recovery services to the areas of Lakewood,
Tacoma, Dupont, Steilacoom, Parkland, Midland, Puyallup, Fircrest and University Place

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Parking Solutions

Is somebody parked in front of your dumpster? in a Fire Lane?

Does your property have parking issues? We can help. We have been assisting over 250 businesses, apartments, and property owners with their parking problems for over 30 years. Just give us a call, or E-mail us, and we will send somebody out to your property with free signs and parking tickets along with the paperwork you need to start your service.

 

Impounds are removed from your property, professionally, discreetly, and quickly (usually within the hour - none of the 3 day waits you get with other companies).

 

 

 

Is somebody parked in front of your dumpster? In a Fire Lane? Call us and we will have the next truck available at your location ASAP! If you are repaving or striping and need some vehicles just moved around the lot, we can take care of that for you as well. Below you will see our standard signs, these are free, along with an example of a custom sign that we can have made depending on your needs for a charge.

Sign Examples

Customer Parking Only Sign ExampleFire Lane Sign ExampleNo Parking Sign ExampleTenant Parking Only Sign Example

1. How much does it cost to have a vehicle removed from my property?

 

As long as the vehicle is not a 'junk' vehicle, there is no charge to you. All impound and storage fees are charged to the last registered owner of record for the vehicle. If the vehicle is a 'junk' vehicle (missing tires, broken glass, crashed ect..) there is a hulk removal charge. The driver will inform you of this and the amount before taking the vehicle.

 

2. What are the laws regarding impounding a vehicle?

 

Any property owner or person authorized in writing by the property owner or manager may impound an unauthorized vehicle. RCW 46.55.010 gives the definition of an unauthorized vehicle along with a chart of the time periods required before impounding. RCW 46.55.070 Covers posting requirements for different types of properties. If you have our towing signs posted, or have property that is residential, you may tow immediately. If you do not have our towing signs posted, and the property is non-residential (apartments 4 units or more are considered non-residential) you must wait 24 hours before towing the vehicle. RCW 46.55.063 says that we must have a written towing contract with you before we can impound from your property. This written contract also acts as your list of persons you empower to authorize impounds. RCW 46.55.080 says that person authorizing the impound must be present at the time and place of the impound to sign an "Authorization to Impound". If you need more information, please contact us, or you can check out RCW 46.55 and WAC 308-61 for the text of the law.

 

3. How long do I have to wait before I can have a vehicle removed?

 

RCW 46.55.070 Covers posting requirements and the times frames associated with different types of properties and situations. If you have our towing signs posted, or have property that is residential, you may tow immediately. If you do not have our towing signs posted, and the property is non-residential (apartments 4 units or more are considered non-residential) you must wait 24 hours before towing the vehicle.

 

4. What happens when I call you for an impound?

 

When you call us for an impound we will check the towing contract that we have on file for you, and ensure that the person calling is indeed empowered to authorize an impound. Then we will coordinate a meeting place with you, at your office or the vehicle you need impounded, to have the 'Authorization to Impound' signed. A driver will be dispatched, and will typically arrive within the hour unless you request a different time or need an emergency impound, in that case we will be there immediately.

 

5. Do I have to post a vehicle before it is removed?

 

No, you do not have to post a vehicle before having it impounded, as long as the impound will comply with RCW 46.55.070 . However, we do provide you with free 'parking tickets' that you may post on vehicles at your discretion, to warn those people who may be only 1st time offenders. These tickets are 2 part, giving you a copy for your records, and affix to the windshield of the vehicle, warning the owner that their vehicle is subject to being towed. We have found that these are very effective with responsible tenants who may have simply made a mistake. Again, you do not have to do this, it is only at your discretion if you want to warn the tenant or not.

 

6. Do I have to be present when the vehicle is removed?

 

Yes. RCW 46.55.080 says that person authorizing the impound must be present at the time and place of the impound to sign an "Authorization to Impound". Not only is this the law, but it helps protect our drivers, and actually provides a means to solve the problem with the tenant before their car is impounded. You standing there with a tow truck hooking up to their car lets your tenants know that you are serious, and greatly reduces any future parking problems you may have.

 

7. What happens if I get a notice to go to court?

 

The law requires that we give every customer that redeems a vehicle, a 'hearing request' form. If they feel that their vehicle was impounded improperly, they may file the form at the local District Court along with a fee, and receive a court date. A notice will be sent to the person authorizing the impound as well as us. You, we will accompany you, must show up at the date and time indicated or the court will find against you. The hearing is very informal; the judge will check to make sure the impound was in compliance with the laws regarding impounds and that the rates charged are in accordance with our filed rates. We suggest that you review and print out the laws and bring them along with proof showing why the vehicle was impounded (pictures are very effective) to the court date. One very important piece of advice from experience - be organized and bring ALL documents. The courts dates are set for Thursdays starting at 9:05 A.M. and usually last approximately 10 minutes for each case. If you have any questions or concerns about a court date, please contact us - we have won 99% of the time and can help you prepare.

 

8. How long does it take you to get here?

 

After you call us, typically we will be at your location within the hour. If not, the dispatcher will inform you at the time you call. If you have an emergency impound (somebody parked in front of your dumpster, in the fire lane, a handicap spot, in someones assigned spot, on the grass, blocking garages ect... ) just let us know and we will have the next available truck to your location ASAP.

Parking Solutions Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to have a vehicle removed from my property?
2. What are the laws regarding impounding a vehicle?
3. How long do I have to wait before I can have a vehicle removed?
4. What happens when I call you for an impound?
5. Do I have to post a vehicle before it is removed?
6. Do I have to be present when the vehicle is removed?
7. What happens if I get a notice to go to court?
8. How long does it take you to get here?