Emergency No:
9-1-1 or (916) 714-5111
Non Emergency No:
(916) 714-5115
EGPD Frequently Asked Questions
Traffic
- How do I get a copy of a traffic accident report?
- My car was towed and/or impounded. How do I get it back?
- How much will it cost to get my vehicle released?
- How do I report an abandoned vehicle?
- Cars keep parking in front of my house. What can I do?
- Where is the Traffic Court and how do I reach them?
- How do I get a citation signed off?
- How can I get a VIN verification?
How do I get a copy of a traffic accident report?
Contact our Records Bureau at (916) 478-8170 to request a copy or come to the front counter Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You will need to:
Be a party to the accident (driver, passenger, parent, insurance company or attorney)
Complete a Release form
Pay the $15.00 report copy fee
My car was towed and/or impounded. How do I get it back?
If your vehicle was impounded, it will be held 30 days then it can be released.
You may arrange for the release of your vehicle by personally bringing the following items to the Elk Grove Police Station located at 8400 Laguna Palms Way between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday:
Be aware, vehicles will only be released to the registered owner of the vehicle. If the R/O cannot personally come to the Police Station, a NOTARIZED letter giving permission to the specific person picking up the car is required. If you have questions regarding this policy, please call Towing at (916) 478-8150.
Current vehicle registration
Proof of insurance
Valid driver's license (School ID, Green Cards, Passports, Costco cards will NOT be accepted as identification or you have the right to drive a motor vehicle). If you do not have a valid driver's license, you must bring someone else with you to drive the vehicle from the tow yard. No exceptions will be allowed!
$114.00 in cash, money order, Visa or MasterCard. This is the administrative fee pursuant to Elk Grove City Towing Ordinance (adopted 10/30/2001. Personal checks will not be accepted.
How much will it cost to get my vehicle released?
There is an administrative fee of $114.00 due to the Elk Grove Police to get a release.
Then there are the standard tow company fees: (These are subject to change and are NOT set by the police department!!!):
Tow charge for cars, light trucks and motorcycles: $145/hour (usually takes 1 hr)
Tow charge for RV's or Motor Homes: $200 (usually takes 1.5 hrs= $300)
$35.00 per day storage regardless of type
How do I report an abandoned vehicle?
You may call our Communications Center at (916) 714-5115 or view our online form.
Cars keep parking in front of my house. What can I do?
The property line does not extend out past the sidewalk. People are allowed to park anywhere on the street they choose provided they park legally and do not leave the vehicle without moving it for more than 72 hours.
If you feel the vehicle has been left for over 72 hours thus making it "abandoned", you may contact our Communications Center at (916) 714-5115 or view our online Abandoned Vehicle form.
Where is the Traffic Court and how do I reach them?
All traffic related court matters are handled at the Carol Miller Justice Center located at 301 Bicentennial Drive, near Power Inn and Folsom Blvd. Their hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and their phone number is 916-875-7800 or 875-7200. Click on the link above for a map and more information.
How do I get a citation signed off?
Any Peace Officer can sign off a citation, but we prefer you come to our station and have our front counter officers sign it off. Many times citizens approach officers to sign off tickets when it is inappropriate, like when they are handling another call or when they are having their lunch break in a restaurant. Please consider those facts when approaching an officer.
Our office, at 8400 Laguna Palms Way, is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to assist you. Please call (916) 478-8000 if you need more information.
How can I get a VIN verification?
You may bring your vehicle to our office at 8380 Laguna Palms Way, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and our front counter officers will complete the form. There is no charge for this service.
Please do not approach officers in the field. They do not carry the forms nor do they have time to complete the process.
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