The Department of Public Works (DPW) boots or tows vehicles in the District of Columbia that have two or more 30-day-old, unpaid parking tickets. A boot is a device attached to the car's wheel in order to immobilize it. The boot can only be safely removed by DPW. A booted vehicle is subject to towing immediately, if the outstanding tickets and boot fee remain unpaid. Boots are normally removed less than two hours after fines have been paid.

A vehicle may be towed by the Department of Public Works (DPW) or the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) if it is parked so as to create a traffic or safety hazard.

• What fees are assessed when my vehicle has been booted or towed?
• What methods of payment are accepted for the release of my vehicle?
• How do I locate and retrieve my vehicle?
• Can I have a hearing after my vehicle has been booted or towed?
• How do I find out if my vehicle has been towed?