What to Do When Your Car Gets Towed?

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Here is the relevant information on what to do when your car gets towed: If your car is towed due to a traffic violation: In this case, the car will be towed to the local traffic management bureau's parking lot. You need to call 122 or contact the local traffic police detachment. Bring your driver's license, vehicle registration, and ID card to the local traffic police detachment for processing. The fine is usually 200 yuan with no points deducted. If your car is towed due to a traffic accident: The vehicle will be legally impounded by the traffic police for inspection and appraisal. You can only wait for the results of the inspection and appraisal before the traffic police notify you to retrieve the vehicle. Generally, the impoundment period for accident vehicles should not exceed 25 days (20 days for inspection and appraisal plus 5 days for notification). However, if the inspection and appraisal period is extended with approval from the higher-level traffic management department, the impoundment period can be extended up to 65 days (60 days for inspection and appraisal plus 5 days for notification). If your car is impounded by the traffic police for violating the relevant regulations in the "Procedures for the Handling of Road Traffic Safety Violations," you should promptly address the issue with the traffic police department, accepting any penalties or point deductions as required.