Towing Advisory Board

Purpose

To review and consider towing regulations and to advise the Board of Supervisors with regard to appropriate provisions of any ordinance pertaining to towing and recovery.  This is a five member board composed of two representatives from the Sheriff's Office, two from the  towing industry and one citizen representative at-large.   (Night meetings, quarterly beginning August 2024, monthly in May, June and July, 2024 with additional meetings as needed at the unanimous agreement of the Towing Advisory Board.)  

One of the initial representatives from the Sheriff's Office will serve a one-year term commencing 5/1/24 and ending 4/30/25.  The second Sheriff's representative will serve a two-year term starting 5/1/24 and ending 4/30/26.  Each subsequent Sheriff's Office representative shall be appointed for a two-year term.  One of the initial representatives of the towing industry shall be appointed for a one-year term commencing 5/2/24 and ending 4/3025. The second towing industry representative shall be appointed for a two-year term commencing 5/1/24 and ending 4/30/26.  Each subsequent towing industry representative will serve a two-year term.   The initial citizen representative will serve a one-year term commencing 5/1/24 and ending 6/30/25.  Each subsequent citizen representative shall be appointed for a two-year term.

The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office maintains a voluntary Police Tow List—a roster of approved towing companies authorized to respond to law enforcement towing requests within the county. Participation is based on meeting specific requirements set by the York County Towing Advisory Board, applicable York County Ordinances, relevant statues of the Code of Virginia, and sheriff’s office policies.

Approved companies operate on a rotating basis to ensure fairness and timely response. The list supports the safe and efficient removal of vehicles involved in accidents, impoundments, or other law enforcement situations.  

Please note, the sheriff's office is not involved in the following types of towing situations:

• Vehicles towed from private property at the request of the property or vehicle owner.
• Owner/operator requests for the towing of disabled vehicles or those involved in accidents when a specific tow company has been requested by the owner/operator.
• Repossessed vehicles.

Questions, comments, or complaints may be submitted by email, phone, or in person at the Sheriff's Office.

Companies interested in joining the Police Tow List can review the requirements via the provided links to the Sheriff’s Office policy and York County Ordinances. The Tow Application is available for download and can be submitted via email or in person at the Sheriff's Office.

Tow email address: towing@yorkcounty.gov

Tow Phone Line: 757-890-3567

• Towing Service Application Form

• Towing Service Application Addendum Form

• Report of Complaint Against Tow Company and/or Personnel

Email the Towing Advisory Board

Staff Liaison:  Michelle Charles
Phone Number:  757-890-3630

View Current and Archived Meeting Agendas for the Towing Advisory Board

Members