The towing company shall not require payment for the removal of personal property that is inside the vehicle if the removal is during business hours. If you comply with the requirements of PCC 36-144 E and the tow company still refuses to release your vehicle, call crime stop at 602-262-6151.Arizona towing companies no longer can demand cash, close at odd hours or refuse to release vehicles, thanks to a new law. Towing companies are criminally holding vehicles for ransom. 1 In violation of Arizona Statutes, they are doing this repeatedly and with impunity. I am an Arizona licensed Attorney and it will be my pleasure to assist you. Eileen Ransom, an employee of the University of Arizona, sues Defendant the State of Arizona Board of Regents for violating the American Disabilities Act (ADA). It is within the law to charge the storage fee and as soon as the owner of the vehicle pays the due amount, he or she can be rewarded their belongings back. Look up your cities tow laws and see if they can hold your vehicle for ransom.