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California consumer laws Location: California California does not regulate the price of storage fees charged by tow companies. However, it is California law that storage rates be posted in view of customers. **California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 22651.07** My car was towed recently, by a very shady tow company. Based on just not having proper signage posted, do i have legal recourse to recoup what i paid. **California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 22651.07** Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by [Findlaw Staff](https://www.findlaw.com/company/our-team.html) (a) A person, including a law enforcement agency, city, county, city and county, the state, a tow yard, storage facility, or an impounding yard, that charges for towing or storage, or both, shall do all of the following: (1)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), post in the office area of the storage facility, in plain view of the public, the Towing and StorageFees and Access Notice and have copies readily available to the public. (B) An automotive repair dealer, registered pursuant to [Article 3 (commencing with Section 9884](https://1.next.westlaw.com/Link/Document/FullText?findType=L&originatingContext=document&transitionType=DocumentItem&pubNum=1000199&refType=LQ&originatingDoc=I9f1405605de811ef9764c03c11e6aa2f&cite=CABPS9884)) of Chapter 20.3 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, that does not provide towing services is exempt from the requirements to post the Towing and StorageFees and Access Notice in the office area. (2) Provide, upon request, a copy of the Towing and Storage Fees and Access Notice to any owner or operator of a towed or stored vehicle. (3) Provide a distinct notice on an itemized invoice for any towing or storage, or both, charges stating: “Upon request, you are entitled to receive a copy of the Towing and Storage Fees and Access Notice.” This notice shall be contained within a bordered text box, printed in no less than 10-point type. (b) Prior