Procedure 607 Impounding Vehicles

Question 1

If the officer decides to have the vehicle towed, the officer will allow a minimum of______, before the
wrecker arrives, for the driver to provide proof of insurance. Officers will not initiate an inventory of the
vehicle until after the______timeframe has elapsed. An admission to being an uninsured driver allows the
officer to proceed without a mandatory waiting period.

Answer 1

30 minutes

Question 2

T/F An admission to being an uninsured driver allows the

officer to proceed without a mandatory waiting period (for tow)

Answer 2

true

Question 3

Decision Not to Tow based on condition of driver (elderly, sick, etc.);

Answer 3

N-Code 19

Question 4

Decision Not to Tow based on weather conditions;

Answer 4

N-Code 20

Question 5

Decision Not to Tow based on call load;

Answer 5

N-Code 21

Question 6

Decision Not to Tow based on the driver is from out of state;

Answer 6

N-Code 22

Question 7

Decision Not to Tow based on small children in the vehicle and/or the number of children;

Answer 7

N-Code 23

Question 8

Decision Not to Tow based on if the driver or other occupants are disabled

Answer 8

N-Code 24

Question 9

Decision Not to Tow based on the fact that there are animals in vehicle.

Answer 9

N-Code 25

Question 10

Decision Not to Tow based on the nature and quantity of contents in the vehicle (potential financial loss, perishable
items, etc).

Answer 10

N-Code 26

Question 11

Decision Not to Tow based on exigent circumstances (health-care crisis, etc.);

Answer 11

N-Code 27

Question 12

Decision Not to Tow based on Time of Day;

Answer 12

N-Code 28

Question 13

Decision Not to Tow based on Location (desolate areas, open fields, safety issues, etc.)

Answer 13

N-Code 29