Key Towing Laws in Mississippi
Mississippi Code 63-23
Governs vehicle towing and storage operations in Mississippi.
Private Property Rights
Property owners can authorize towing of unauthorized vehicles with proper signage.
Notification Requirements
Tow companies must notify law enforcement and attempt to contact vehicle owners.
Abandoned Vehicle Procedures
Mississippi has procedures for handling vehicles abandoned on public and private property.
Notification & Signage Requirements
Police Notification
Law enforcement notification required for non-consensual tows.
Signage Requirements
No statewide signage requirement for private-property tows; Miss. Code 63-3-915 authorizes non-consensual tows without mandating warning signs. Requirements, if any, are set by local ordinance.
Your Rights in Mississippi
- Right to a certified letter of the amount due, postmarked by the seventh day after the tow, if you did not contact the tow company within two business days (Miss. Code 85-7-251)
- Right to dispute unfair charges
- Right to file Attorney General complaints
How to File a Complaint in Mississippi
Complaint Agency
If you believe you were unfairly towed or overcharged, file a complaint with:
Mississippi 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.
- To file a formal complaint, contact the Mississippi Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
- 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 Mississippi Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Last reviewed by Daniel Richardson against Mississippi's official state statutes and regulator schedules.
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