What to Do If Your Parked Car Gets Towed?
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If your car parked on the roadside gets towed, here are the solutions: Bring your driver's license, vehicle registration, and ID card to the local traffic police detachment to pay the fine. Below is relevant information about handling a towed vehicle: 1. Vehicle towed due to traffic violation: In this case, the car will be towed to the local parking lot of the traffic management bureau. You need to call 122 or inquire at the local traffic police detachment. Bring your driver's license, vehicle registration, and ID card to the local traffic police detachment for processing. 2. Vehicle towed due to a traffic accident: The vehicle is legally impounded by traffic police for corresponding inspection and appraisal. You can only wait until the inspection and appraisal results are out, after which the traffic police will notify you to retrieve the vehicle.
A few days ago, I parked my car on the roadside, only to find it missing when I came out—I was really worried. I immediately contacted 122 to report it, and the traffic police told me it might have been towed due to illegal parking. They advised me to look for a towing notice nearby, usually a sign posted on a wall with the towing company's contact and location. Following the instructions, I went to the towing lot in the suburbs, bringing my ID and driver's license to retrieve the car, and paid a fine of 300 yuan plus towing fees. The whole ordeal took up my entire afternoon. I want to remind everyone to always check the road markings and roadside signs before parking to avoid wasting time and money, not to mention the stress—just like what happened to me. Remember, next time, choose a proper parking lot, especially in the city center, where no-parking zones are everywhere.
