§ 5-2-26.1-3 — Written policy or contract; requirements

Indiana § 5-2-26.1-3

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 5: STATE AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
• Art. 2: LAW ENFORCEMENT
• Ch. 26.1: Towing Rotation Requirements

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(a) This section applies to:
(1) a written policy established after June 30, 2025; and
(2) a contract entered into, amended, or renewed after June 30,
2025.
(b) A written policy or contract required under section 2 of this
chapter must include the following, as applicable:
(1) The length of time of the contract between the towing
company and the law enforcement agency, including renewal
periods.
(2) Rates for all services, including standby rates. A towing
company may include a standard minimum charge of one (1)
hour.
(3) Rates for storage and the timing for when storage charges
begin.
(4) The allowable administrative fee for each service and when
the fee is applicable.
(5) Truck and equipment requirements.
(6) Availability of a towing company to respond to calls.
(7) Response time requirements.
(8) Storage lot requirements.
(9) Availability for the owner to pick up the vehicle, including
after hours.
(10) Access to personal belongings in a vehicle that is in storage.
(11) Markup percentages for items or services provided by third
parties.
(12) A provision that allows the law enforcement agency to
suspend or remove a towing company that violates the written
policy or contract.
(13) A prohibition on charging fees that are not listed under the
written policy or contract.
(c) Notwithstanding IC 9-22-1-14, and in addition to the
requirements under subsection (b), in the case of a contract between a
towing company and a local law enforcement agency in a county
containing a consolidated city, the contract must provide that a person
may park a vehicle that is registered to the person's residence on the
street outside the person's residence for not more than seven (7) days
before the vehicle is required to be towed.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.227-2025, SEC.1.