Police and Fire – Seized Vehicles (Towed/Impounded)
TOWED VEHICLES   Having your vehicle towed and impounded is disagreeable, no matter the circumstances.  This information will give you a better understanding of what to expect and how to redeem your vehicle from impound   1.      The City of Plymouth Police Department desk is located inside City Hall, 201 S.Main St., Plymouth, MI  48170.  The telephone number is (734) 453-1234 ext219.  This office is available Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. 2.      Redeem your vehicle as soon as possible, as the fees accumulate on a daily basis, regardless of the reason that it was towed and impounded.  Towing and impound fees are paid directly to the towing company.  Fees and fines owed to the City are paid directly to the City.	Contact Information   Al Cox Lt./Acting Chief of Police   201 S Main Plymouth, MI 48170 (734) 453-1234, x219 Fax: (734) 455-1664 Emergency - 911 Non-Emergency/Dispatch - (734) 453-8600 Police Records (734) 453-1234, x219 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

3.      Vehicles that are impounded due to nuisance abatement or forfeiture have there own paperwork that should be followed specifically.  This includes any fees that may have to be paid to the WAYNE COUNTY Clerk.

4.      Cash and checks payable to the City of Plymouth, drawn on local banks, or money orders are the only accepted forms of payment for amounts due the City.  The form of payment to the towing companies is similar (payable to the towing company).  Check with the towing company specifically for their terms of payment or for a non-cash payment option.

5.      The towing companies are a private business and should be contacted regarding hours of operation and hours for pickup of vehicles.  The City of Plymouth is not responsible for the hours of operation for the towing company.

6.      If your vehicle has been removed from private property, you will still need to obtain a release form from the Police Department.  The owner of the vehicle will still be responsible for any towing and impound fees that are due.

 

TO REDEEM A VEHICLE TOWED FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY/IMPOUND

 

By Michigan law (257.252), it is unlawful to park a vehicle on private property without the property owner’s consent (vehicle trespass).  If you have done this and you find your vehicle missing, the private property owner may have authorized a towing company to tow and impound the vehicle.  If so, the towing company must report the vehicle identification information to the Police Department for entry into the computerized Law Enforcement Information Network, so that its status and location can be determined when the vehicle owner appears to redeem the vehicle.

 

1. Call police dispatch.  If you vehicle was towed from private property at the property owner’s request, it is necessary to appear in person at the police department to obtain a release form, so the vehicle can be removed from the computer system.
2. Police personnel will inform you where to retrieve your vehicle from and how to get there.  No payments are made at City Hall.
3. Make sure that you have enough funds available to pay all the towing and impound fees to redeem your vehicle.  You will also need your driver’s license and vehicle registration and the release form from the Police Department.

 

TO REDEEM A VEHICLE TOWED/IMPOUNDED - OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES

 

1. The REGISTERED OWNER of the vehicle will need to bring their driver’s license and vehicle registration to the police department Administration desk.
2. If circumstances necessitate, valid drivers will need to be present to be able to release the vehicle.  Any appropriate paperwork should also be brought to the Police Department.  If the vehicle was impounded for improper or expired plates, vehicle insurance or driver being suspended, the appropriate clearance paperwork will need to be shown.
3. Police staff will give directions to the towing company, after proper documentation has been shown.  The vehicle release form and enough money to pay all outstanding fees will be necessary for the towing company to be able to release the vehicle.
4. If necessary, arrangements can be made for the vehicle to be TOWED ONLY from the impound yard.  This is only available in certain circumstances and will be explained further if necessary by the Police staff.

 

Currently, the City of Plymouth contracts with Mayflower Auto Transport 1179 Starkweather

Plymouth, MI  48170

Business phone:  (734) 459-0053