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How long can the police hold your car in impound?

How Long Can the Police Hold Your Car in Impound?

As a law-abiding citizen, losing access to your car to police impoundment is one of the most inconvenient experiences you can go through. But did you know that the duration your vehicle stays in impound largely depends on various factors?

Impound Reasons

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In most cases, law enforcement agencies impound a car to recover ownership after:

  • Registration expiration

  • Lack of required vehicle insurance

  • Misdemeanors related to the vehicle, like being used for drunk driving, speeding, or involved in a crime

  • Outstanding warrants related to vehicle-related violations or property issues

  • Court-mandated removal following convictions or adjudication related to the vehicle
    Tip: The initial intention may be temporary confiscation or towing for investigations purposes only, but authorities usually leave the decision of disposition entirely up to local authority protocols.

Iowa Code Sections Guideline for Impoundments in IA

Before we delve deeper into timelines, Understanding Local Regulations

While Federal regulations generally address Immigration and Naturalization, most authorities consult Administrative Rules Iowa Police Public under Chapters of Impound Vehicle Management under Subpart Volumes Vehicle Identification. Please research Local ordinance specific.

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