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MIMichigan — Official Guide

Towed or Ticketed in Michigan?

Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing — fight unfair towing with Michigan law.

Deadline

Michigan requires dispute within 30 days.

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2.5M+

Annual Tickets

$75

Avg Fine

35%

Dispute Success

63%

TowGuard24 Win Rate

How to Dispute in Michigan

Online — Detroit Parking

Fastest

File at detroitmi.gov

District Court

File at your county District Court.

Mail

Send dispute to the issuing authority.

Top Defenses in Michigan

Disabled Vehicle

72% Win Rate

Sudden mechanical breakdown prevented moving the vehicle.

Repair receipts dated same day
Mechanic statement
Roadside assistance records

Incorrect or Missing Signs

61% Win Rate

Parking restriction sign was missing, obscured, or contradictory.

Photos of the sign or its absence
Google Street View screenshot
Witness statement

Broken or Missing Meter

68% Win Rate

The parking meter was broken, missing, or not functioning.

Photo of broken meter with timestamp
Nearby meter receipts

Medical Emergency

81% Win Rate

A genuine medical emergency required immediate parking.

Hospital records
Doctor statement
911 call records

Stolen Vehicle

94% Win Rate

Vehicle was stolen at the time the violation occurred.

Police report filed before ticket date
Insurance claim documents

Michigan Towing Law

MCL §257.252 governs vehicle towing in Michigan. Police notification required within 2 hours.

$155

Max Tow Fee

$25/day

Max Storage

$6,500

Small Claims Limit

60 Seconds

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