How to Retrieve a Towed Vehicle?
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Ask the nearby duty police or call 122 to find out who towed it. Bring your ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and driver's license to the authority (traffic police or urban management) that issued the penalty decision for processing.
My car has been towed twice, both times from the roadside. The first step is not to panic. Check around the parking spot for any towing notice signs or tickets, which usually list the towing company's contact number and where the vehicle was taken. If there aren't any, quickly use a mobile app or call 114 to inquire about the local traffic violation hotline. Providing your license plate number will confirm where the car was towed. Generally, it's taken to the city management or a designated parking lot, and I can go directly there. When retrieving the car, you must bring all necessary documents: original ID card, driver's license, and vehicle registration. Also, prepare cash or a card to pay the towing and storage fees, which can range from a few hundred to over a thousand yuan. Failing to retrieve the car promptly will incur daily additional fees, leading to significant losses. It's advisable to develop good habits: always check parking signs carefully, avoid parking near fire hydrants, sidewalks, or unpaid spots. Now, I use the parking reminder feature in Amap to alert me about no-parking zones, which saves a lot of hassle.
