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 |
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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 |
*Business hours are defined as 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Note: The above listed charges exclude any applicable GST. This summary document is provided as a quick reference guide only. For full details please refer to Part 5 of the Tow Truck Regulation 2020.
Salvage from an area other than a road or road related area
Item | Maximum charge |
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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% |
*Business hours are defined as 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Note: The above listed charges exclude any applicable GST. This summary document is provided as a quick reference guide only. For full details please refer to Part 5 of the Tow Truck Regulation 2020.
Storage within an authorised holding yard
Item | Maximum charge | Notes |
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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 |
*Business hours are defined as 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Note: The above listed charges exclude any applicable GST. This summary document is provided as a quick reference guide only. For full details please refer to Part 5 of the Tow Truck Regulation 2020.