Stored / Impounded Vehicles

The City of San Fernando currently utilizes the services of Black and White Towing, Inc. for vehicle impounds and storage.

Black & White Towing, Inc.
10857 San Fernando Road, Pacoima
(818) 896-9511
Monday through Friday; 8 am to 5 pm
Customer Parking: Located in front of their office

Stored Vehicles

If your vehicle was towed and stored due to the following, you do not need a vehicle release from Detectives and may go directly to the storage facility to have your vehicle released:

  • Blocking the roadway
  • Blocking a driveway
  • Blocking a fire hydrant
  • Driver w/valid license arrested
  • Driver incapacitated
  • Abandoned vehicle

Impounded/ Evidence Vehicles

If your vehicle was impounded, you will need to obtain a release for the vehicle from the Detective Division. The registered owner of that vehicle needs to provide the following:

  • Proof of ownership;
  • A valid driver's license; and
  • Administrative payment of $35 in the form of cash or debit card (additional $3 fee for debit cards).

The department will process your payment and provide you with a vehicle release form that you need to take to Black and White Towing.

Repossession Receipts

Repossession receipts may be obtained from the Detective Division. License or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a valid ID is required.

  • Reposession Receipt Fee: $15

Not Sure if your Vehicle was Stored or Impounded?

Visit the Los Angeles Official Police Garages website to search the database to locate and check the status, as well as the cost to retrieve your vehicle. You'll need to enter your vehicle license plate or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Los Angeles Official Police Garages

Retrieving Your Vehicle

Once at Black and White, Inc., present the release form (if applicable) and they will charge you a separate fee for the cost of towing and storage at their facility. Please refer to the Black and White, Inc. Fee Schedule:

  • Initial Storage: $134
  • Daily Storage Fee: $50 plus Tax
  • Towing Rate: $162.50

Additional Storage Fees may apply

Right to a Post Storage Administrative Hearing

Per 22852 of the California Vehicle Code, you have the right to a hearing to determine the validity of the storage. Your request for a hearing shall be received at San Fernando Police Department within ten (10) days from the date of notice. If you request a hearing, it will be conducted within 48 hours of the request, excluding weekends and holidays. The vehicle storage hearing is an informal process to determine whether or not a vehicle was lawfully stored.

The hearing can be requested in person, in writing or via telephone.

San Fernando Police Department
910 First Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-1255

Contact Information

Detective Bureau | (818) 898-1256

Regular Business Hours

Detective Bureau
Monday through Friday | 8:30 am to 5 pm

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