Vehicle After Arrest in Texas

Many arrests in Texas occur while driving. Below describes the vehicle after arrest in Texas including how to locate and retrieve the vehicle.

What if you're driving from out of town and you're pulled over arrested? Very well, you need to get bond. But what happens to your vehicle? Generally, if somebody else is in the vehicle with you and they're not arrested and have a license they will usually be allowed to take the car. If you're in your town, usually if they're courteous, they'll allow you to call somebody who is nearby to come pick up the car. But if those options are not available the car will be towed. Be aware, depending on circumstances the officers will usually go through the car and inventory it.

So in a nutshell, if you're arrested, bond out, but immediately have someone contact whoever towed it. The officer should provide this information when arrested. If the arresting officer does not provide information on where the vehicle will be towed and stored immediately have someone other than the Arrestee themselves (even if they make bond) contact the arresting police department and make inquiry on who the towing company is. Remember, sometimes an arrest can involve more than one police department so if unable to locate by calling the first police department attempt to contact the other police departments that assisted in the arrest.

Be sure to have the Arrestee and Driver’s Name, birthdates, title holder (owner), make of car, model of car, and the year of car information including proof that vehicle is insuraed. Most towing companies will not release a vehicle unless it maintains insurance. Finally, contact the towing business and inquire specifically what documentation is needed to have a vehicle released to a person other than the actual owner. Remember every day of pounded storage becomes expensive. Very expensive so do not delay as the local towing companies typically have agreements to tow vehicles for the local police department and are destined to make money for every day that passes.

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