Q: car towed for driving with suspended license. Was it mandatory to be towed for 30 days if suspended for unpaid tickets?
Is there any way I can get my car out of the towing place before the 30 days?
A: The most likely chance of getting it out earlier is to get your license back and then go and ask the agency that had it towed.
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A: The 30 day hold on the vehicle is authorized by the vehicle code, specifically relating to suspended licenses. The managing authority is the law enforcement agency that towed the vehicle. That is who you would have a hearing with, the cops who ordered the tow. Experience is that if the car is in your name, early release of the car is doubtful. You can request a hearing with the police, and a compelling reason for the release of the car will be necessary, such as you sold the car, or the something similar.
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