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Table: When your vehicle may be impounded after a DUI
| Situation | Vehicle Impounded |
| —————-|:—————-:|
| No sober drivers | Yes |
| Vehicle damage | Yes |
| Serious crime | Yes |
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense that can have severe consequences for the guilty party. Those who are charged with DUI in Los Angeles County may face significant civil and criminal penalties, including fines, loss of driving privileges, and even imprisonment. An additional risk that drivers with DUI charges face is the impoundment of their vehicles.
Several factors can impact whether or not your vehicle is impounded after a DUI charge.
One situation where your vehicle will likely be impounded is when no sober drivers are present. If you are charged with DUI, and there are no other sober drivers in the car, the Los Angeles County police officers will likely be required to impound the vehicle. However, if someone sober is available, that person may be able to drive the car back to your home. Additionally, if you can contact someone who can immediately pick up your vehicle, you may be able to arrange for another person to drive your car home.
Another situation where your vehicle may be impounded is when it is damaged. If you have been involved in a serious car accident that prevents your car from being driven safely, law enforcement may have to impound the vehicle immediately. In most cases, the police officer will have the car impounded at the local tow yard. However, if you have a preferred service station or some other place you want the car towed, you may be able to direct it to that address.
The third situation when the car could be impounded would be if the car were involved in a more serious crime or accident. If you happen to hurt another person due to the DUI, the car will likely be impounded, as it will technically be considered evidence. In many situations, the car will be released shortly after being impounded. However, if this is a long case that requires extensive investigation, your car could be held as evidence for an extended period. During this time, the tow yard will also be able to charge you the maximum rate.
If you are arrested for DUI in LA County, it’s wise to contact an experienced Los Angeles DUI attorney. An attorney can help in many ways, including:
In some cases, you may have to remain in jail until bail is posted. A DUI attorney can help you get the bail reduced to an affordable level, making it easier for you to return home.
An experienced DUI attorney can help you build a case for a favorable plea bargain, negotiate a lower penalty, and even have your car released from the LA County tow yard. An attorney can also challenge the charges from the tow yard, particularly if it is discovered that the arresting officer did not follow proper procedures in having your car towed.
To avoid the risk of DUI charges and the accompanying penalties, it’s always to plan ahead and designate a sober driver in advance.
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