There is no worse feeling than parking your car somewhere in Lexington and later discovering it has been towed away unexpectedly. At first, you might think your vehicle was stolen if you’re unaware of any traffic or parking violations. After all, there often won’t be any warning signs posted where you left your car either.

So, why would your vehicle get towed? The most common reasons are parking on private property without the owner’s permission or parking on public property longer than the allowed time. If you’ve violated one of these rules, either the property owner or the city can have your vehicle towed without notifying you beforehand.

Besides, how would they contact you? While your license plate is visible, they won’t immediately know your phone number. As a result, your car will be towed, and the towing company will notify you via mail a few days later.

Any reputable towing company in Lexington will also notify the police about the tow because they expect you to call if your car is missing. The police can then inform you which tow yard your vehicle has been taken to. They should provide the phone number and address of the tow yard so you can retrieve your car.

The ideal situation is when towing company signs are posted where your vehicle was towed. You’ll often see these on public property as a courtesy for people who violate parking rules. However, if your vehicle was on private property, there likely won’t be any signs posted. This means you’ll need to do a bit of investigative work on your own.

When you’ve violated parking laws in Lexington, the police are usually the ones who will impound your vehicle. Instead of being sent to a private towing company’s lot, your car will typically be taken to a police-controlled storage facility. The good news is that your vehicle will remain safe and easily retrievable. The bad news is that you’ll likely have to pay multiple citations and fines before the police release your car. If the fines remain unpaid, the police may auction your vehicle to cover the owed fees.

If you want to determine whether your vehicle was impounded in a police garage in Lexington, you can check the official Lexington Police Department resources or contact their non-emergency line. These services maintain records of vehicles currently held in police storage. If your vehicle is there, the records should help you locate it.

It’s straightforward to search for a vehicle at a Lexington police garage. You’ll typically need the vehicle’s license plate number and the state that issued it. The VIN can also be used as an alternative identifier. Once you begin the search, the system should indicate which police storage facility is holding your car. Records are regularly updated, so checking back frequently can ensure you see the latest information.

If the database does not return your vehicle, don’t immediately assume it isn’t at a police facility. Mistakes sometimes happen when information is entered into the system. Calling the Lexington Police Department directly allows a staff member to perform a more thorough, human search for your vehicle.

On the other hand, if your vehicle was removed from private property, it will not end up at a police garage. All vehicles towed from private properties in Lexington are transported to the nearest tow yard. Usually, the same towing company handles the lot, although some vehicles may be taken to a partnering company’s facility. The challenge is figuring out which towing company is responsible.

Sometimes the property owner can provide this information, as they likely called the towing company in the first place. If they are cooperative, they will give you the towing company’s contact number as a courtesy. If not, you’ll need to either research local towing companies online or call the police to check if a record of the tow exists.

Summary

Cars get towed in Lexington when they are trespassing on private property or violating public parking laws.

A public parking violation usually results in the police impounding your vehicle and transporting it to one of their storage facilities. You’ll need to contact the Lexington Police Department or check their official resources to find your vehicle.

If a private property owner had your car towed, it would end up at a tow yard somewhere in the city. You can typically locate the tow yard by asking the property owner or contacting the police for assistance. If these options don’t work, start calling local towing companies using contact information found online.

Sometimes, property signs indicate which towing company or police facility to contact if your vehicle is towed. However, you can’t always rely on this convenience.