Where do municipally towed cars go in Ocean City?

Town guidance directs vehicles towed within Ocean City corporate limits to the Police Department impound location on Coastal Highway. Confirm the current address, hours, and pickup rules on the official Towed Vehicle Info page before you travel across town.

Is this the same as calling a private tow truck?

No. This page is about recovering a vehicle already towed or impounded under Town / police processes. Private roadside towing companies (dead battery, breakdown, motel parking contracts) are a different directory lane on OCEANCITY.MD.

What should I bring to pick up a towed vehicle?

Expect to prove you are the registered owner (or authorized) with a valid license and, when asked, registration and insurance. Payment methods and fee schedules publish on the Town page and can change—do not rely on an old screenshot.

How do I avoid a tow in the first place?

Read parking signs every visit, respect tow-away and driveway clear zones, and check special event / paid-parking notices during motor weekends. Pair with the parking FAQ and transportation hub before peak Saturdays.

Towed vehicles

If your car was towed in Ocean City, start with the Police Department page for recovery steps, fees, hours, and ID requirements.

Getting towed during a beach week is stressful enough without hunting message-board rumors. This page explains what visitors usually need to know next and points to Ocean City Police for the binding details. Start here: Towed Vehicle Info (Town of Ocean City).

Visitor recovery checklist

Confirm the tow was inside Town limits and check the official impound / pickup instructions on the Town page.
Bring ID and ownership proof the Police Department asks for; do not assume a rideshare drop-off is enough.
Budget time and payment for tow + storage—posted amounts change; verify same-day.
For a future stay, re-read parking signs and parking & transport FAQ habits before peak weekends.

Not the private towing directory

If you need a wrecker for a breakdown, jump start, or private-lot contract, use towing services. That directory is for hiring help—not reclaiming a municipally impounded vehicle.

Impound location, phone lines, and fee schedules are controlled by the Town—confirm on oceancitymd.gov before you go.

Towed vehicle FAQs

Where do municipally towed cars go in Ocean City?: Town guidance directs vehicles towed within Ocean City corporate limits to the Police Department impound location on Coastal Highway. Confirm the current address, hours, and pickup rules on the official Towed Vehicle Info page before you travel across town.
Is this the same as calling a private tow truck?: No. This page is about recovering a vehicle already towed or impounded under Town / police processes. Private roadside towing companies (dead battery, breakdown, motel parking contracts) are a different directory lane on OCEANCITY.MD.
What should I bring to pick up a towed vehicle?: Expect to prove you are the registered owner (or authorized) with a valid license and, when asked, registration and insurance. Payment methods and fee schedules publish on the Town page and can change—do not rely on an old screenshot.
How do I avoid a tow in the first place?: Read parking signs every visit, respect tow-away and driveway clear zones, and check special event / paid-parking notices during motor weekends. Pair with the parking FAQ and transportation hub before peak Saturdays.