Key Towing Laws in Vermont
Title 23 VSA
Vermont statutes governing motor vehicle operations including towing.
Private Property Towing
Property owners may authorize towing of unauthorized vehicles with proper signage.
Winter Regulations
Special considerations for towing during Vermont winter conditions.
Operator Licensing
Tow operators must be properly licensed in Vermont.
Notification & Signage Requirements
Police Notification
A landowner who removes, or has a tow company remove, an abandoned vehicle must immediately notify the local police with the plate number, VIN if available, and make, model and color (23 V.S.A. 2152).
Signage Requirements
No statewide requirement for towing warning signs on private property; Vermont statutes (23 V.S.A. §§ 2151-2158) contain no signage or posting mandate for non-consensual tows.
Your Rights in Vermont
- Right to a certified-mail notice from the DMV of your car's location within three business days after it receives the landowner's abandoned-vehicle certification (23 V.S.A. 2154)
- Right to dispute charges
- Right to file AG complaints
How to File a Complaint in Vermont
Complaint Agency
If you believe you were unfairly towed or overcharged, file a complaint with:
Vermont Attorney General Consumer Assistance Program
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 Vermont Attorney General Consumer Assistance Program.
- 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.
- 23 V.S.A. § 2152 (Authorized removal - landowner police-notification duty)
legislature.vermont.gov
Regulated by Vermont Attorney General Consumer Assistance Program.
Last reviewed by Daniel Richardson against Vermont's official state statutes and regulator schedules.
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