Bucharest Approves New Fees for Towed Cars

Bucharest's City Council has adopted a new regulation standardizing the towing, transport, and storage fees for illegally parked vehicles throughout the capital. The unified tariffs, set to take effect 60 days after their publication, aim to streamline procedures across all six sectors of the city.

Under the new rules, car owners will face a total cost of 1,000 lei for vehicles up to 5 tons and 1,240 lei for those over 5 tons, covering towing, transport, and the first 24 hours of storage. Subsequent storage will cost 150 lei per day. The towing fee itself ranges from 400 lei for lighter vehicles to 540 lei for heavier ones, with transport costs also varying by weight.

To reclaim their vehicles, owners must present identification and proof of ownership or legal use, after settling all accumulated fees. The entire towing process will be documented with photos and videos, and the vehicle's condition will be recorded on-site. Vehicles not claimed within six months will be treated as abandoned property.

Capital Mayor Ciprian Ciucu indicated that abandoned cars in central areas, including key locations like Unirii Square and Victoriei Square, will be the initial targets for towing operations. The regulation also stipulates that vehicles with occupants will not be towed, and emergency service vehicles on duty are exempt.