Key Towing Laws in Arkansas
Law Enforcement Notification
Tow operators must notify local law enforcement when performing non-consensual tows from private property.
Vehicle Release
Vehicle owners may retrieve their car upon presenting valid ID, registration, and payment of authorized charges.
Abandoned Vehicle Process
Vehicles unclaimed after 30 days may be declared abandoned and subject to lien proceedings.
Business Hours Access
Tow yards must allow vehicle retrieval during regular business hours.
Notification & Signage Requirements
Police Notification
Law enforcement must be notified of non-consensual tows.
Signage Requirements
Private property must have visible towing signs posted at entrances.
Your Rights in Arkansas
- Right to be informed of where your vehicle was taken
- Right to retrieve personal belongings during business hours
- Right to a written receipt for all charges
- Right to choose your tow destination for consensual tows
- Right to file complaints with the Attorney General
How to File a Complaint in Arkansas
Complaint Agency
If you believe you were unfairly towed or overcharged, file a complaint with:
Arkansas Attorney General Consumer Protection Division
Visit WebsiteSteps to File a Complaint:
- Document everything: take photos of signage, your parking location, vehicle condition, and all receipts.
- Note the date, time, tow company name, driver name, and truck number if available.
- Contact the Arkansas Attorney General Consumer Protection Division to file a formal complaint.
- Consider filing in small claims court if you believe you are owed money for an illegal or improper tow.
Official Sources & Legal References
The fees and rules on this page are drawn from these primary sources - official statutes, administrative codes, and state regulator schedules. We link them so you can verify every figure yourself.
- FindLaw - Ark. Code sec. 27-50-1101 (nonconsensual towing, current)
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- FindLaw - Ark. Code sec. 27-51-1305 (private-property signage)
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Regulated by Arkansas Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Last reviewed by Daniel Richardson against Arkansas's official state statutes and regulator schedules.
Towing Costs in Arkansas
Average towing costs in Arkansas range from $65 to $120 for a local tow.