The administrative tow fee is a fee the Village of Campton Hills Police Department is allowed by State statute (625 ILCS 5/11-208.7) to charge for any vehicle that is towed due to certain criminal offenses. This fee is for the administrative and processing costs associated with the investigation, arrest, and detention of an offender or the removal, impoundment, storage, and release of an impounded vehicle. See the Village of Campton Hills ordinance here  

All administrative fees shall be imposed on the registered owner of the motor vehicle or the agents of that owner regardless of who was operating the vehicle when it was impounded. The administrative tow fee for the Village of Campton Hills ranges from $500.00 – $2000.00, depending on the offense. Any towing and/or storage charges from the towing agency will be the responsibility of the registered owner in addition to the village administrative tow fee.

OTHER HOLDS:

Please note that paying the administrative tow fee does not guarantee the release of a vehicle. Other holds such as a law-mandated DUI hold, or an insurance hold may still apply. The insurance hold will be lifted when valid proof of insurance is provided. The registered owner of the vehicle must still come to the police department to obtain the towed vehicle release receipt to take to the tow agency. No vehicle will be released by the towing company until the administrative tow fee is paid for and a release form is obtained from the Campton Hills Police Department.

Paying the Fee

The tow fee must be paid at the Campton Hills Police Department with cash or a certified funds check, including money order or cashier’s check. The administrative tow fee can be paid in person Monday – Friday from 9 am – 4 pm. Should release be required after normal business hours, an appointment is required. Please contact the police department non-emergency dispatch at 630-232-8400.