According to California Vehicle Code 22658, the removal of a vehicle from private property requires the following:

• Removal authorized only by the person in lawful control of the property (landowner, renter, lessee) per CVC 22658(a). 
   

• Proper signs must be posted (multiple dwellings) per CVC 22658(a). 
   

• No posted signs are required for single-family residences. 
   

• Notification to the Fontana Police Department (350-7700) within one hour of authorizing tow.  Notification must be made by the person in lawful control of the property per CVC 22658(f). 
   

• Removal to the nearest public garage (within a 10 mile radius) per CVC 22658(n). 
   

• Notification, by tow truck operator, in writing, to the owner of the vehicle per CVC 22658(b).  Notification must include the location of the facility to which the vehicle was moved. 
   

• If the owner of the vehicle is not known or ownership cannot be determined through D.M.V. records, the tow truck operator is responsible for the notification (within 48 hours) to the Department of Justice, Stolen Vehicle System, P.O. Box 903417, Sacramento, CA 94203-4170 as required by CVC 22853(c).  

Refer to the vehicle code sections provided in the event of any questions, or call the Fontana Police Department for clarification.