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when a car is impounded you can get it back, by showing paperwork and paying some fees. when your car is seized, its gone, you can't have it.

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Q: What is the difference between having your car impounded or having it seized?
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What is the difference between a car being seized or impounded?

inpounded you can get back for a fee, seized you cant get back unless the agencie that took it gives it back


Your car was impounded and your husband had extraordinary license inclusive have you got rights what can you do?

Not enough information is supplied about the reason for the vehicle impoundment.For instance - was it impounded as evidence? Was it impounded as being used in a crime? Was it impounded as an unsafe vehicle? Was it seized for drugs? Was it seized pursuant to an arrest for DUI?


How do you get car back after police seized it?

If it's impounded, you have to pay the impound fees and reclaim your vehicle. If it's been seized as evidence, it won't be available until the case is closed.


Can containers thrown from a vehicle be searched without a warrant in Texas?

Yes. Anythig that has been 'discarded' is considered to be trash and can be lawfully seized, searched, or impounded without a warrant. .


How much money is it if your truck gets towed?

You have to pay tow, impound fee and storage per day -storage around 35 daily, tow 85 or so depending on distance and impound a few hundred but you will have to go directly to yard or contact them. their no avail through your local pd. The longer you wait, the more expensive it will get, that is assuming you can get it back. There is a difference between impounded and seized.


What happened to Jodi Arias BMW?

The car was seized and impounded by police in the process of collecting evidence. Since Arias was found guilty it may be able to be released to her family or possibly sold.


Does a seized drive shaft prevent a car from going in gear?

no .. Having a seized drive shaft would be like just having the brake on .. will still go in gear .. just wont move ..


The difference between a voluntary encounter and a Terry stop?

During voluntary encounter a person is free to walk away, while in Terry stop an individual is temporarily seized.


Is it worth buying a impounded car?

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What is the difference between security and collateral security?

Security is broader, including guarantees etc. Collateral is something specific that can be seized upon default, like a house, car, or shares.


What rights do you have to the personal effects in your car after it is repossessed?

You have the right to reclaim personal property during the normal business hours of the establishment where the vehicle is impounded. The company storing the vehicle must take inventory of and proper protection of such property under the "in bailment" laws of the state where the vehicle was seized.


Where can I buy some repo trucks?

Call your local police station. When vehicles are seized and impounded they will hold an auction to try and sell these vehicles to make there department some extra funds. You will be able to get a list of the dates of these auctions and possibly what make model and year of some of the vehicles that will be in the upcoming auction.