Do you know where the police take your towed car and how to release it?
Towed Vehicle: If your vehicle suddenly goes missing after breaking the parking rules, then there is no need to panic. The traffic police often tows the vehicle for violating the rules. Know how to find it and get it released.
Many times, people park their vehicle in a no-parking zone or the wrong place due to their hurry or lack of information. When they return, they do not find the vehicle there. In such a situation, the first thought that comes to mind is whether the traffic police have towed the vehicle.
Actually, if your vehicle is obstructing the traffic system on a busy road, such as parked at a zebra crossing, footpath, or no parking zone, then the police can tow it. Apart from this, vehicles without valid number plates, expired insurance, or incomplete documents can also be towed.
In every city, the traffic police have their own tow yard or temporary parking yard, where such vehicles are kept. In many cities, separate yards are made for each zone. So in many places, the local police keep the towed vehicles in their yard.
If your vehicle is found missing from the parking, do not panic. In some cities, an SMS is sent to the vehicle owner when the vehicle is towed. In such a situation, it is important to keep the phone number updated in the vehicle registration. Apart from this, you can also check the challan information on your vehicle by visiting the online portal https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in.
You can click on the Challan Status or Towed Vehicle Information service section on the website and enter the vehicle number. If you don’t receive the whereabouts of towing or a challan, approach the police. If not, your car could be stolen.
You will be required to visit the police yard and submit some important documents in order to have the car released back to you. For this, you will need the vehicle's registration certificate (RC), a valid driving license, insurance papers, and a pollution certificate. If the challan has been deducted, then the amount will have to be paid online or on the spot. After that, the vehicle will be returned after taking a receipt.
Be sure to keep these things in mind:
- Do not give money to fake police or private tow truck owners.
- In any case, take the original receipt from the police.
- If the challan seems to be wrong, you can also appeal.
- Go to the police with the correct documents to get the vehicle released.
