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Towed or Ticketed in Virginia?

Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, and Arlington — fight back with Virginia law.

Deadline

Virginia requires dispute within 30 days.

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2.5M+

Annual Tickets

$85

Avg Fine

35%

Dispute Success

64%

TowGuard24 Win Rate

How to Dispute in Virginia

Online — VA Beach

Fastest

File at vbgov.com/parking

General District Court

File at your county General District Court.

Mail

Send to the issuing authority.

Top Defenses in Virginia

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

Virginia Towing Law

Virginia Code §46.2-1209 governs towing. Operators must notify police within 30 minutes of a non-consent tow.

$175

Max Tow Fee

$30/day

Max Storage

$5,000

Small Claims Limit

60 Seconds

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