Tow truck fees for light vehicles
Summary of maximum charges for towing, salvage, and storage of motor vehicles with a gross vehicle mass up to 4.5 tonnes.
Towing fees
| Item | Maximum charge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| For any accident towing work | $301 | |
| For towing recovered stolen vehicles | $198 | |
| For each subsequent tow | $109 | |
| For each tow undertaken in excess of 10km via the most direct route (defined Sydney metropolitan area) | $7 | Per km |
| For each tow undertaken via the most direct route in excess of 20km (other areas) | $5 | Per km |
| Surcharge outside business hours* | 20% | |
| For cleaning glass or debris at the scene of an accident undertaken partly or wholly outside Sydney metropolitan area on a road with a speed limit of over 80kph | $74 | Each hour or part of an hour of work |
Fees for salvage from an area other than a road or road related area
| Item | Maximum charge |
|---|---|
| For the certified driver of the tow truck (after the first 30 minutes) | $77 |
| For an assistant | $77 |
| For an additional tow truck (including the driver) | $301 |
| Surcharge outside business hours* | 20% |
Fees for storage within an authorised holding yard
| Item | Maximum charge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| For light motor vehicle (not a motorcycle) in Sydney metropolitan area | $32 | Maximum for each 24 hours or part thereof |
| For light motor vehicle (not a motorcycle) outside Sydney metropolitan area | $17 | Maximum for each 24 hours or part thereof |
| For motorcycle within Sydney metropolitan area | $15 | Maximum for each 24 hours or part thereof |
| For motorcycle outside Sydney metropolitan area | $9 | Maximum for each 24 hours or part thereof |
Note on business hours
Business hours are defined as 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).