Private Property Towing & Parking Enforcement
Elite Towing & Recovery provides professional, fully compliant parking enforcement and private property towing services throughout the Portland metro area. We protect your property rights while following every Oregon state law to the letter.
Ready to protect your property? Sign the authorization agreement online in minutes.
Sign the AgreementOur Parking Enforcement Services
We partner with property owners, HOAs, apartment complexes, commercial lots, and retail centers to keep your parking areas clear and accessible.
On-Call Towing
Call us any time a vehicle is blocking access, parked in a fire lane, or violating your posted rules. We respond within 30–60 minutes, day or night.
Signage Consultation
Oregon law requires specific signage before any vehicle can be legally towed. We'll walk you through exactly what signs you need and where to post them — so you're always covered.
Secure Impound Lot
Towed vehicles are stored at our secure, monitored impound facility. Owners are notified per Oregon statute and can retrieve their vehicle during posted hours.
3 Oregon Towing Laws Most Property Owners Get Wrong
These are the most common — and costly — mistakes property owners make. Get these right before you authorize a single tow.
Stay Current on Oregon Towing Law
Oregon towing regulations are updated periodically by the legislature and local jurisdictions. Key areas to stay current on: signage visibility and content requirements, law enforcement notification timelines, consumer rights (including vehicle access before payment), and digital invoicing requirements. We stay current so you don't have to — call us with any compliance questions.
No Signs = No Legal Tow
This is the #1 mistake. Oregon law (ORS 98.812) requires compliant signs posted at every entrance before any vehicle can be legally towed. Signs must include the towing company name, phone number, and impound lot address. Missing or non-compliant signs make the tow unlawful — and expose you to liability. Contact us for current signage guidance.
The Towing Company Must Notify Police
After every tow, the towing company is required by Oregon law to notify local law enforcement promptly — including the vehicle's make, model, color, plate, and storage location. Elite Towing handles this automatically on every tow. If you use an unlicensed or non-compliant company, you could be held responsible.
Fees Come From the Vehicle Owner — Not You
Property owners are often surprised to learn they don't pay for tows. All towing and storage fees are charged directly to the registered owner of the towed vehicle per Oregon statute. You get your parking space back at no cost — as long as your signs are compliant and the tow is properly authorized.
This information is a general summary of Oregon towing law. For legal advice, consult a licensed Oregon attorney. Verify current statutes at oregonlegislature.gov.
How to Get Started — It's Simple
Call us for a free consultation — we'll assess your property and advise on sign placement.
Post the required ORS 98.812-compliant signs at all entrances (we'll tell you exactly what you need).
Sign the authorization agreement — then we handle every tow, notification, and document from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
More Resources
Have a question we didn't cover? These resources can help — or just give us a call.
Ready to Protect Your Property?
Call Elite Towing & Recovery today for a free parking enforcement consultation. We'll make sure your property is compliant, protected, and professionally managed.
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