Brazil has no single nationwide price for releasing a towed vehicle. The total depends on the responsible authority's fee schedule, the time spent in the impound lot and any debts that must legally be settled before release.
The amount may include towing, daily storage charges, fines or fees, and correction of another condition that prevents the vehicle from returning to the road. A traffic fine follows the Brazilian Traffic Code, while towing and storage are not governed by one national price list.
How to find the correct amount
- Check the notice or contact the traffic authority responsible for that road.
- Confirm which impound lot received the vehicle.
- Request an itemized list of towing, storage and other payable amounts.
- Check the required documents before travelling to the lot.
- Keep every receipt.
Avoid online “average prices.” A storage charge from another city is not a safe estimate, and the bill usually grows while the vehicle remains in custody.
Paying for release does not remove your right to challenge the traffic notice. Release and appeal are separate procedures, with separate deadlines.