EFFECTIVECaliforniaJan 1, 2026✓ Human reviewed

New vehicle storage and towing law took effect in 2026

BAR's 2026 law summary says AB 987 expanded categories of presumptively unreasonable vehicle storage and towing fees, including certain state-holiday storage charges and emergency-related towing charges.

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What to check

Review storage and towing fee practices against BAR's 2026 law summary and the underlying statute if your shop charges those fees.

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Source and verification

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Sep 19, 2026
Applies to
General mechanical, Collision / body, Tire shop, Transmission, Mixed services
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