California SB1112 allows vehicle owners to release their cars from towing companies by posting a bond, and imposes penalties for non-compliance.

California SB1112 amends the Vehicle Code to allow vehicle owners to release their cars from towing companies, impound yards, or storage facilities by posting a bond or other adequate security. The bond amount must equal the accrued towing and storage charges. Upon posting, the clerk of the court issues a certificate directing the facility to release the vehicle. The registered owner, legal owner, lienholder, or insurer can initiate judicial proceedings within 10 days to allege violations of specified statutes. Failure to comply with the notice requirement can result in civil fines.

California SB1112 allows vehicle owners to release their cars from towing companies by posting a bond, and imposes penalties for non-compliance.

California SB1112 amends the Vehicle Code to allow vehicle owners to release their cars from towing companies, impound yards, or storage facilities by posting a bond or other adequate security. The bond amount must equal the accrued towing and storage charges. Upon posting, the clerk of the court issues a certificate directing the facility to release the vehicle. The registered owner, legal owner, lienholder, or insurer can initiate judicial proceedings within 10 days to allege violations of specified statutes. Failure to comply with the notice requirement can result in civil fines.