Are the police required to send a written notice of impound, and what are the options of notice not sent to me?
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Are the police required to send a written notice of impound, and what are the options of notice not sent to me?
Briefly looking into it, I’ve seen that the police are required to send a written notice of impound, although I night be wrong. My car was impounded not too long ago and the written notice was sent to my housebut the street address was misspelled (Stanly instead of Staley), and my name was messed up (they put a completely different middle name and misspelled my last name). Legally, does that mean that the written notice was not sent to me, and what can happen if no written notice is sent? Will the police or towing company be held liable for the towing and storage fees, or is this wishful thinking?
Asked on December 5, 2011 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In the event that one's car has been impounded after an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, law enforcement is required to send written notice to the registered owner of the impounded vehlcle as to its location per statute.
From what you have written, you apparently received notice that your car was impounded. Legally, you received the notice of the impound of the car that you are writing about even though the address was mispelled and your name was incorrectly placed as well on the notice. From what you have written, you will be responsible for the towing and storage fees, not law enforcement.
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