How to Check If Your Car Has Been Towed?

[PeterLee]

You can call 122 to confirm whether your car has been towed. Here is some relevant information about vehicles being towed due to violations: 1. Legal Provisions: According to the "Procedures for the Handling of Road Traffic Safety Violations," it is stipulated that if a vehicle violates parking or temporary stopping regulations, and the driver is not present or refuses to leave immediately, thereby obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, the traffic management department of the public security authority or traffic police may tow the vehicle to a location that does not obstruct traffic or to a location designated by the traffic management department. 2. Towing Inquiry Channels: Generally, traffic police will send a text message to the vehicle owner or leave a notice at the site of the illegal parking. Additionally, the owner can call the 122 emergency number to confirm whether their car has been towed due to a violation.

[Kristin]

That time I had to park temporarily in a no-parking zone by the roadside to pick up my child, and when I returned to find my car gone, I panicked immediately, thinking it might have been towed—a common occurrence in the city center. I quickly took out my phone to look up the local traffic police department's number, called them, and provided my license plate number and parking location. They checked their records and confirmed that my car had indeed been towed to the northern city parking lot after the illegal parking, also giving me the contact number and pickup address. When I went to retrieve the car, I had to pay towing and parking fees, totaling over 500 yuan. It hurt, but I had to accept the penalty. Afterward, I reflected on the lesson: always make it a habit to observe parking signs and use a map app to check parking rules in advance—this can effectively avoid towing troubles. Now, I always take photos of my parking spot just in case, which can really save a lot of stress in critical moments.

[DelMalia]

After decades of driving, dealing with a towed car is straightforward: First, don’t panic. Check if your car was parked illegally, such as in a fire lane or on a sidewalk. If it’s missing, immediately call the local traffic police hotline to report your license plate and inquire. When my car was towed, this method confirmed it was due to illegal parking with high accuracy. Next, head to the designated impound lot to handle the fine, which ranges from a few hundred to over a thousand depending on city standards. For prevention: Regularly review traffic rules, use parking reminder apps to track no-parking hours, and reduce risks of parking incorrectly at night or during peak times. The entire process can be completed in as little as half an hour.

[LaBethany]

What to do if the car suddenly disappears? First reaction: call the traffic police to report the license plate number, time, and location. Last time I did this, I found the towing record. If towed, go retrieve it promptly—don't delay. Don't ignore the fees and fines. Always park in permitted zones, check signage positions—prevention is more important than searching.

[Shelley]

As an average family car owner, having your car towed is truly frustrating, involving both safety and financial concerns. How to check? From my personal experience: immediately after the loss, recall parking details to see if any violations occurred, such as parking during prohibited hours or blocking pathways. Then, check the local traffic police website or call the hotline to report your license plate number—this can quickly confirm the towing status. If towed, go to the impound lot to claim your vehicle and pay the towing fee and fine, a significant expense that impacts your budget. It's advisable to develop careful parking habits, use community parking groups to share experiences and support each other, and collectively maintain an orderly environment.