Light-duty towing, lockouts, and roadside assistance across San Diego County — plus a fully CVC §22658-compliant private property impound program for hotels, apartments, retail and convenience stores tired of unauthorized parking.
For people on the side of the road, in a parking lot, or locked out of their own car. Fair pricing, fast pickups, and we get you somewhere safe — that's it.
Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and specialty light-duty vehicles. Flatbed and wheel-lift options for accident scenes, breakdowns, repossessions, and long-distance moves.
Keys locked inside, keyfob dead, or you can't find the spare. We open most makes and models without damaging the door or paint, and we're typically faster than calling a dealer.
Flat tires, dead batteries, fuel delivery, minor mechanical help. If we can get you rolling on the shoulder, we will. If not, the truck's already there and we'll tow you in.
Hotels, apartment communities, convenience stores, restaurants, and retail centers — sign on as a property partner and we become your designated tow operator for any vehicle parked without permission. Every removal is authorized, documented, and reported per California Vehicle Code §22658.
Guest-only lots, valet zones, loading bays, and overnight enforcement. Keep stalls open for paying guests.
Resident-permit enforcement, fire lanes, red zones, blocked driveways, and abandoned-vehicle removal.
Stop non-customers from squatting in the lot. Keep the parking turnover that drives sales.
Patron-only enforcement after-hours, valet support, and removal of vehicles abandoned overnight.
Tenant-only enforcement, dock-blockers, after-hours trespass tows, and assigned-stall protection.
Visitor-permit overflow, bike-lane blockers, fire-zone violations, and long-term abandoned vehicles.
We visit your property, photograph entrances, and identify any signage gaps that would expose you to double fees under California law.
Signed general authorization on file naming Active Towing as your designated operator. Clear scope, response times, and rates.
Call or text 24/7. A property representative meets us on-site to verify the violation and sign the specific authorization before hookup.
We notify the local law enforcement agency within one hour, store the vehicle at a permitted facility, and handle owner reclaim per state rules.
Improper signage or unauthorized "patrol towing" can make a property liable for double the towing and storage fees — and turn into expensive lawsuits. Our entire program is engineered to keep you on the safe side of CVC §22658.
State law requires a sign at least 17″ × 22″ with 1-inch lettering, in plain view at every entrance, prohibiting public parking and listing the local traffic enforcement phone number. We audit your property and tell you exactly what to add or fix.
CVC §22658(a)(1)Every tow gets its own signed authorization — make, model, VIN, plate, the violation grounds, the time first observed, and the time authorized. Generic blanket "tow at will" instructions are not allowed.
CVC §22658(l)(1)(A)An owner, agent, or designated employee must be on the property to confirm the violation before hookup. We coordinate with your team or after-hours contact to make this fast.
CVC §22658(l)(1)After we tow, the local law enforcement agency is notified within one hour with vehicle description, plate, location, and the storage destination — exactly as the statute requires.
CVC §22658(f)(1)Vehicles are stored at a properly permitted facility located within the statutory distance from the tow location, available for owner reclaim during state-required hours.
CVC §22658(i)Cash, valid debit, and major credit cards accepted. No surcharges beyond what the statute allows. Owners get itemized receipts and a clear release process — keeping the property out of disputes.
CVC §22658(h)From the coast to the East County, from National City to North County — we dispatch across San Diego County. Bilingual operators, local trucks, local response. Not sure if you're in range? Call.
It's a competitive industry. We win business by being faster, fairer, and more careful with people's vehicles than the next company on the list.
Rates that respect the situation people are in. No bait-and-switch invoices, no inflated mileage, no surprise after-hours markups beyond what the statute allows.
Whether it's a Tuesday-morning lockout or a 3 a.m. roadside breakdown, we treat the call like it matters — because for the person on the other end, it absolutely does.
We tell you when we'll be there and we get there. The truck stays moving toward the call — no fake "10 minutes out" promises that turn into an hour of waiting.
If you're stranded, just call. If you manage a property and want a long-term partner who handles enforcement legally and professionally, send us the details below.
Call or text. We'll get a truck rolling toward you and confirm an ETA. Bilingual dispatch — English y Español.
619-500-2401Tell us about your property. We'll schedule a free site walk, audit your signage against CVC §22658, and put a proposal on your desk.