As a result of yesterday’s storm, hundreds of vehicles were towed from state and county roadways by Maryland State Police and Montgomery County Police. This was necessary to enable emergency response to critical incidents and to facilitate snow removal from our area roadways.

Maryland State Police and Montgomery County Police are working with numerous towing companies. Owners of towed vehicles may call the following numbers to determine the tow lot location of their vehicle. Community cooperation in following this procedure is appreciated.

Vehicles abandoned on county roads –
Montgomery Count Police District Stations:
1D serving the greater Rockville communities: 240-773-6070
2D serving the greater Bethesda communities: 301-652-9200
3D serving the greater Silver Spring communities: 301-565-7740
4D serving the greater Wheaton communities: 240-773-5500
5D serving the greater Germantown communities: 240-773-6200
6D serving the greater Gaithersburg communities: 240-773-5700

The Montgomery County Police non-emergency number: 301-279-8000

For vehicles towed from Interstates 270, 370, 495, or the adjacent ramps:
Contact: Maryland State Police – Rockville: 301-424-2101

Drivers should use caution as they travel roadways today because they could still encounter abandoned vehicles in the roadway. Reduced speeds are encouraged.

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