The following vehicle tow information is cited directly from the Code of the Township Of Maplewood.

251-14. Fees. [Amended 9-15-1998 by Ord. No. 2075-98]

Towing and storage services shall be paid by the owner of a vehicle towed and/or stored by a licensee at the request of the police as follows:

A.        Towing services. The following is the fee schedule for towing services:

(1)        Day/night, including holidays: $70 within the Township of Maplewood or to the licensee's storage facility. An additional $3.50 per mile one way may be charged by the licensee for all other tows.

B.         Storage services.

(1)            Passenger cars.

     (a)  Storage outside in a secured facility: $25 per day.

     (b)  Storage inside in a security facility: $35 per day.

C.        Road service: $45.00, plus cost of materials (gas, etc.).

D.        Administrative fee: $25. This fee may be charged only once to a party other than the owner of a towed or stored vehicle.

E.         Yard fee: $40 (to tow vehicles out of a storage facility that cannot be moved under their own power).

F.         Debris cleanup: $25 per accident.

G.        Winching: $105 per 30 minutes or part thereof.

H.        Waiting time: After 15 minutes, $30 per 30 minutes or part thereof.

I.          Heavy-duty towing: $175 per 30 minutes or part thereof.

J.         The licensee shall accept a minimum of two major credit cards, 24 hours per day, and must be able to do so both at the principal location and by drivers on the road by the time service or tow is performed. [Added 2-2-1999 by Ord. No. 2089-99]

K.        The township and its Police Department shall not be liable to a licensee with respect to towing and/or services rendered to any owner pursuant to the license or otherwise. The licensee shall look to the registered owner of such vehicle for payment of towing and/or storage service charges or any other compensation. [Added 2-2-1999 by Ord. No. 2089-99]

L.         If a vehicle is towed by a licensee to premises controlled by the Police Department for the purpose of utilizing the vehicle or its contents as evidence, or in an on-going criminal investigation, such vehicle shall not be released from Police Department custody, except to the licensee, unless the owner of the vehicle furnishes the Police Department with a receipt that all applicable fees for towing and/or service has been paid in full. A second fee may be charged if the vehicle is removed to the licensee's storage area or other destination desired by the police or vehicle owner. If a vehicle is released by the police to any party, other than the licensee, without proper receipt, the township shall be responsible for all charges, but may pursue its remedy against the owner or other persons responsible. [Added 2-2-1999 by Ord. No. 2089-99]