Please visit the Parking Citations & Towed Vehicles page to learn how to gain release of a towed or impounded vehicle.
- Contact the Police Records Office at (310) 318-0360 (answered 24/7) to determine whether a vehicle release form is required and if any fees must be paid prior to visiting the tow yard.
- Pay any applicable fees and obtain a receipt at either the Finance Cashier Office (City Hall Room 101, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 - open Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or at the Police Station front counter (540 Pier Avenue - open 24/7 - exact change required).
- If necessary, obtain a vehicle release form from the Police Station front counter. Impounded bicycles and scooters will be released by the Police Department.
- Pick up your vehicle at the tow yard. Applicable towing, storage and other fees may be charged by the towing company prior to vehicle release.
- Impounded vehicles will be stored at Van Lingen Towing:
- Van Lingen Towing
20621 Earl St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 370-4533