Parking citations do not result in your vehicle being towed. 

On-street or public property towing is directed by the Virginia Beach Police Department for public safety purposes. The following incidents can result in a vehicle being towed:

  • Parking in a City-operated parking lot past the posted closure times
  • On-street parking as a result of an RPP violation (Residential Parking Permit)
  • Parking in front of a fire hydrant
  • Blocking access to a private driveway

The cost of a tow is $145 plus a $25 per day storage fee after the first 24 hours.

Close Times at Lots and Meters

Towing enforced after closing times.

  • 2nd Street Lot - 2:30 a.m.

  • 4th Street Lot - 2:30 a.m.

  • Meter Spaces 1st to 4th streets - Midnight

  • Meter Spaces 14th to 29th streets - 2:30 a.m.

  • Croatan Lot (Summer) - 8 p.m.

  • Croatan Lot (Winter) - 5 p.m.

  • Rudee Loop Lot - 2:30 a.m.
    When the Rudee Loop lot operates by a pay station without an assistant, the lot closes at 8 p.m. and towing starts after posted close time.