Understanding Common Reasons for Car Towing in Virginia

Understanding Common Reasons for Car Towing in Virginia

In Virginia, getting your car towed can be more than just an inconvenience. It could potentially lead to significant legal implications depending on the reasons for towing.

 

Here are some of the most common reasons your car could be towed:

 

• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license.
• Illegal parking, including parking in a fire lane, handicap spot, or no parking zone.
• Driving with expired license plates.
• Obstructing a roadway.
• Abandoning a vehicle on a public road for more than 10 days.
• Driving an inoperable vehicle, for instance, one with a flat tire or a broken windshield.
• If your vehicle was involved in a crime such as a hit-and-run.

It's worth noting that if your vehicle is towed for driving with a suspended or revoked license, your car could be impounded for up to 30 days or even longer.

 

Implications of Car Towing and How to Retrieve Your Vehicle

 

When your vehicle is towed for reasons like unpaid tickets or other violations, it means it has been impounded. Not only do you lose access to your car, but you also face the burden of additional costs. To have your vehicle released, you'll need to contact the towing company and pay a fee, plus any accumulated storage fees. If you've been convicted of related offenses before, this can be quite expensive.

 

How to Avoid Car Towing in Virginia?

 

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to avoid your car being towed in Virginia:

• Park Legally: Always ensure you are parking in designated areas and are not violating any parking rules.
• Don't Abandon Your Vehicle: If you'll be away for a while, arrange for your car to be moved, or have it towed to a safe location.
• Maintain Your Vehicle: Ensure your car is always in a drivable condition to avoid towing due to safety reasons.
• Pay Your Tickets and Fines: Unpaid tickets or fines could lead to your car being impounded. Stay on top of these to avoid unnecessary complications.

 

 

Contact Right Path Law Group

 

Even with these precautions, unexpected situations can occur. If you find yourself facing legal challenges associated with your vehicle being towed or impounded in Virginia, don't face them alone. At Right Path Law Group, we are committed to defending your present and taking care of your future.

Don't let a car towing incident disrupt your life more than it has to. Contact us today at 1 703-637-9999. Let our experienced team help you navigate through this stressful time and put you back on the right path.