Springfield, Mo. ~ Springfield, Mo. - The Springfield Police Department will soon begin enforcing a new city ordinance that allows officers to tow vehicles with missing, invalid, or expired plates and registration tabs. The ordinance, known as 6913, was passed by the Springfield City Council on February 24, 2025.

According to Councilman Craig Hosmer, the enforcement of vehicle registration and expired license plate laws is crucial for public safety, legal compliance, financial fairness, and revenue for public services. In order to raise awareness about the new requirements, the City of Springfield is offering a 30-day public education period before towing begins on March 26th.

During this time, residents are encouraged to ensure their vehicle registrations are up to date. The Springfield Police Department has already been conducting targeted patrols since February 1st in an effort to address expired temporary tags and registrations. In just three weeks, officers have issued 266 citations for vehicle registration violations.

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While towing will not occur during the education period, drivers may still receive a citation for non-compliance. Once the grace period ends, vehicles with expired license plates or registration tabs for more than 30 days will be subject to towing.

If a vehicle is towed under this ordinance, drivers must obtain a release form from the Springfield Police Department before retrieving their vehicle from impound. To obtain this form, drivers must provide proof of registration, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of vehicle ownership at police headquarters located at 321 E. Chestnut Expwy during regular lobby hours.

More information about the vehicle release process can be found online. The City of Springfield urges all residents to take advantage of this education period and ensure their vehicles are in compliance with the new ordinance to avoid any inconvenience or penalties in the future.

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