Bobby's Towing (Police Authorized Tower)
Where Detroit towed cars are stored, run by Bobby's Towing.
Checked Nov 14, 2026. We don't have your car: call the lot to confirm it is there.
- Address
- 10401 Lyndon Rd, Detroit, MI
- Hours
- Not published. Call before you go.
- Payment
- Not published. Ask when you call.
- Phone
- 313-290-0832
Good to know: Police-authorized tower under city contract. Gets police tows for parking complaints, crashes and ownership problems. The city did not publish hours or payment types. Second listed number 313-891-1640.
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
Police-authorized tow, light duty (10,000 lb and under)2DetailsCity-set maximum for police-authorized towers. Rate DPD listed as taking effect July 1, 2025. | Up to $225 | Police-ordered · Cars, SUVs, pickups |
Daily storage, light duty2DetailsCity-set maximum for police-authorized towers. Rate DPD listed as taking effect July 1, 2025. | Up to $30 / day | Police-ordered · Cars, SUVs, pickups |
| Administrative fee2City-set maximum for police-authorized towers. | Up to $75 | Police-ordered |
City-set fees for police tows are on the Detroit page.
Legal limits: Michigan towing laws · calculate your total.
What to bring
Full checklist, including when the car is not in your name
The lot does not publish a list. Most lots ask for a photo ID, proof of ownership (registration or title) and often proof of insurance.
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Sources
Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city and town population estimates (SUB-EST2024) (Detroit city, POPESTIMATE2024), U.S. Census Bureau. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Detroit Police Towing and Impound Unit BOPC Presentation (May 28, 2025), Detroit Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Abandoned Vehicle (DPD page with contact directory), City of Detroit. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Mayor, Chief announce major police towing reforms (Dec 13, 2022), City of Detroit. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Michigan Vehicle Code section 257.252a (MCL 257.252a), Michigan Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Michigan Vehicle Code section 257.252d (MCL 257.252d), Michigan Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Michigan Vehicle Code section 257.252f (MCL 257.252f), Michigan Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.