Delaware Administrative Code
Title 2 - Transportation
2000 - Department of Transportation
2200 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Services
2284 - Disposal Procedures For Towed Vehicles
Section 2284-2.0 - General Procedure Applies To All Disposals
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
2.1 The removal of a vehicle must be authorized by a police authority, Department of Transportation or Department of Public Safety.
2.2 A towing/wrecker company must be licensed by the Department of Public Safety and shall be the responsible party for implementing the removal provision of Title 21, Chapter 44. The State Police shall designate the area or areas in each county which shall be used for the storage of abandoned vehicles.
2.3 The towing company responsible for the removal of an abandoned vehicle shall immediately ascertain the identity of any lienholder within 5 days of the removal, a notice shall be mailed to the registered owner and lienholders. Vehicles 8 years of age or older may be exempt from this requirement, if vehicle is held for 30 days.
2.4 Towing/wrecker owners must be provided a police tow form prior to any removal of a vehicle. When a vehicle is towed from private property, documented evidence of "Right to Possession" shall be provided.
2.5 The model year shall change on October 1 of each year for the purpose of these procedures
2.6 Towing/wrecker companies, to secure payment of services, shall have a lien upon the vehicle.
2.7 The vehicle must be inspected by the State Police Auto Theft Unit prior to the disposal hearing, but no later than 30 days after the vehicle was towed.
