Key Towing Laws in Delaware
Police Notification
Tow companies must notify local police of non-consensual tows in a timely manner.
Private Property Towing
Property owners must authorize tows from private property. Proper signage is required.
Vehicle Owner Notification
Written notice must be sent to the registered owner at their address on file with the DMV.
Personal Property Access
Tow yards must allow access to personal belongings during business hours.
Notification & Signage Requirements
Police Notification
No statewide requirement for tow companies to notify law enforcement of non-consensual private-property tows. Delaware Chapter 69A (Sec. 6901A-6909A) contains no such obligation for private-property tows.
Signage Requirements
Towing signs must be posted at private property entrances. Signs must be conspicuous at all vehicular entrances and include tow company name/address/phone, charges, storage facility address, redemption hours, and property owner contact info. (21 Del. C. Sec. 6904A)
Your Rights in Delaware
- Right to posted storage-location and redemption information
- Right to retrieve personal belongings
- Right to choose destination for consensual tows
- Right to dispute charges through consumer protection
How to File a Complaint in Delaware
Complaint Agency
If you believe you were unfairly towed or overcharged, file a complaint with:
Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit
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.
- To file a formal complaint, contact the Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit.
- 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.
Regulated by Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit.
Last reviewed by Daniel Richardson against Delaware's official state statutes and regulator schedules.
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