TOW & AUTO SERVICE
Authorized Services
Only authorized tow services that are under contract with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission are allowed to service and tow vehicles within this jurisdiction. Any tow service that is not contracted by this agency or the Commission is not allowed onto the Palisades Parkway, Park areas, or other roadways in either the New Jersey or New York sections.
AAA, Motor Clubs, Private Services
Many motorists have service contracts of their own, which may be provided through their insurance company, credit card, or vehicle warranty. These services are not allowed on the Palisades Parkway, in Park areas, or on other roadways in either the New Jersey or New York Sections. However, because the police department provides service, many motorists have success submitting their service receipt to their own provider, which later reimburses them. Contracted Park Commission tow services do accept AAA members; however, please be advised of the following restrictions:
- Members must have a valid card in their possession, which may be verified directly with AAA.
- Contracted tow services can only tow motorists off of Commission property; however, another AAA tow service must respond to your new location and tow you to a final destination.
- BCL Towing is a valid AAA garage and is not subject to the restrictions of #2; however, it is subject to a rotational list and may not be the next available service center.
Contracted Service Centers
Only authorized tow services that are under contract with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission are allowed to service and tow vehicles within this jurisdiction. Any tow service that is not contracted by this agency or the Commission is not allowed onto the Palisades Parkway, Park areas, or other roadways in either the New Jersey or New York sections.
Sano’s Towing
344 Bergen Blvd.
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
DTR Towing – AAA
422 Demarest Ave,
Closter, NJ 07624
BCL Automotive
101 E. Forest Ave,
Teaneck, NJ, 07666
DeMauro Towing
35 W Church St,
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Impounds
Contracted service centers are not permitted to release impounded vehicles without authorization from the Police Department. An impounded vehicle is one that is towed by a police authority for reasons such as uninsured status, suspended registration, expired registration, multiple suspended operations, or certain investigatory purposes.
To have a vehicle released, the owner must first clear the suspension cause. This also includes checking with your state’s motor vehicle commission/division to ensure that any suspensions have been lifted, even after you have paid for insurance or a ticket/summons. Once your vehicle is valid, the Police Department can release it only to the owner. The owner will need to bring identification, proof of ownership in the form of a registration/title, the impound form (yellow copy), and proof of validity.