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What can I do if I believe that my vehicle was wrongfully declared abandoned or that I am being overcharged for the towing and storage fees?
 
Answer:

You may file a petition with the court having jurisdiction over the location from which the vehicle was removed. You must do this by mail or in person at that court within 20 days from the date of the notice sent by the Secretary of State. That notice includes a petition requesting a hearing with the court. Note that courts charge a filing fee equal to $40 plus the accrued towing and storage fees, which must be paid when filing the petition.

Before the hearing, you may obtain release of your vehicle by posting a bond with the court equal to $40 plus the accrued towing and storage fees. If you do not obtain release of the vehicle storage charges may continue to accrue.

 

If you do not request a hearing, you may redeem your vehicle by paying the towing, storage and abandoned vehicle fees to the vehicle's custodian.

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