How to Check If Your Car Has Been Towed?

[PenelopeLynn]

If your car has been towed, you can call the 122 police hotline to confirm whether it was towed due to a traffic violation. If so, you can inquire with the police about the towing location and the process for handling the violation. Here is additional information: 1. Relevant regulations: When dealing with illegal parking, traffic police are not obligated to notify the vehicle owner before towing the car. According to Article 31 of the 'Procedural Regulations for Handling Road Traffic Safety Violations,' if a vehicle violates parking or temporary stopping regulations, and the driver is not present or refuses to leave immediately, obstructing other vehicles or pedestrians, traffic authorities or officers may tow the vehicle to a location that does not obstruct traffic or to a designated area. During the towing process, officers must document the violation and evidence through photos or videos. 2. 122 hotline: 122 is a national traffic management department hotline established to handle public reports of traffic accidents, requests for assistance, complaints about traffic management or officer conduct, and inquiries.

[RoseLynn]

Last time I parked temporarily by the roadside in a commercial area for a quick meeting, and when I returned in less than an hour, my car was gone. I was shocked but forced myself to stay calm. First, I carefully checked the surroundings of the original parking spot to see if there was a towing notice left by the police or white chalk marks (many cities leave marks after towing). I asked a clerk at a nearby convenience store, and he said a tow truck had just come by. I quickly took out my phone and dialed 114 to look up the local towing management number. After reporting my license plate number, they confirmed my car had been towed for exceeding the no-parking time limit. Eventually, I found my car at a towing lot in the southern part of the city and had to pay a 400-yuan retrieval fee, which also caused me to miss an important appointment. This lesson taught me to always check parking signs carefully before leaving my car, avoid parking near solid yellow lines or bus stops, and promptly check official channels if my car goes missing to minimize losses. Now, I always set a parking reminder alarm on my phone to avoid forgetting my parking spot.

[JordanMarie]

If your car suddenly disappears and you're worried it might have been towed, stay calm and follow these steps. Recall the parking details to confirm the location, such as whether it was roadside or in a parking lot corner. Check the surroundings for any towing signs or use your phone's map to locate the area. Call the local traffic police hotline or the towing service company's dedicated line, provide your car model and license plate number, and inquire. In big cities, there are usually online systems where you can input your information for quick and convenient checking. I also recommend installing traffic apps like Gaode's parking reminder to avoid risks in advance. If your car has been towed, the fees increase over time, so handle it promptly to avoid extra costs. The whole process requires patience—don't rush. Understanding your city's parking rules beforehand is very helpful, such as knowing which areas are prone to towing. Nowadays, a quick search on your phone can provide real-time information, saving you a lot of trouble.

[VanBrady]

My friend had his car towed after mistakenly parking in a private area. He taught me a trick: immediately contact the city towing management center and report your license plate to confirm the location. Some official websites offer a towing status check—just enter your plate number to get results. For prevention, always glance at no-parking signs or ground arrows to avoid risky areas. Quick action is key.

[McReed]

In our community, car towing incidents are common, and neighbors have rich mutual assistance experience. Last time my car disappeared under the residential building, I went to ask the property security, and they said it had been towed early because it occupied the fire lane. The collective suggestion was to report it at the local police station or check the community app for announcements. Most towing is due to violations, such as blocking the road or mistakenly parking in private spots. Since then, I always check for valid parking spaces and avoid crossing lines. Sharing information has been very practical.