How much does police parking cost? How to collect your vehicle
Police parking: How much does it cost and how do I collect my vehicle?
A vehicle being towed to a police car park is a situation that can happen to any driver. In this guide, we will explain all the costs and procedures involved in towing and storing a vehicle in a police car park in 2024.
Police parking costs - what do you need to know?
The charge for police parking consists of two main elements:
- Cost of towing the vehicle to a car park
- Vehicle storage fee (daily rate)
How much does it cost per day in a police car park?
Rates for storing a vehicle in a police car park in 2024:
- Passenger car: 40-75 PLN/day
- Motorbike: 25-35 PLN/day
- Truck: 90-150 PLN/day
Vehicle towing - procedures and costs
The police or municipal police may tow a vehicle under Article 130a of the Road Traffic Act in certain cases. The cost of towing a car to the police car park depends on the type of vehicle and the local rates set by the local authorities.
How do I collect my car from the police car park?
To collect a car from the police car park, you must:
- Confirm the location of the towed vehicle
- Prepare the required documents
- Pay the fee for towing and storage
- Go to the depository car park
Documents required to collect the vehicle
To collect a vehicle from the police car park you need:
- Registration certificate
- Driving licence
- Identity card
- Confirmation of towing fee
- Confirmation of parking fee
Depository parking vs police parking
A deposit car park is a specially designated place where towed vehicles can be stored. It differs from a regular police car park in that:
- It has special safety features
- It is monitored 24 hours a day
- It has a detailed vehicle register
Consequences of not collecting the vehicle
Failure to collect the car from the police car park may result in:
- Increasing charges per day
- Additional administrative costs
- In extreme cases, forfeiture of the vehicle
Maximum storage time
The vehicle can be stored in a police car park for up to 3 months. After this time, the competent authority can decide on its further fate.
How do I avoid having my vehicle towed away?
To avoid having your car towed to a police car park, you should:
- Observe parking regulations
- Pay attention to signage
- Regularly check the technical condition of the vehicle
Practical tips
Where the vehicle has been towed away:
- Keep calm
- Determine the exact location of the car park
- Prepare all documents
- Prepare funds for fees
Additional costs
In addition to basic towing and storage charges, there may be additional costs:
- Fine for improper parking
- Handling charges
- Administrative costs
Step-by-step acceptance procedure
- Confirmation of identity and entitlement
- Checking the condition of the vehicle
- Payment of all fees
- Signing of the acceptance protocol
Important dates
It is best to collect the car from the police car park as soon as possible because:
- The fee is charged for each day started
- Vehicle storage costs are rising fast
- Long storage can lead to additional complications
Summary
Having your vehicle towed to a police car park is always an unpleasant situation, but by knowing the procedures and preparing yourself properly, you can get through the process of collecting your vehicle smoothly. The most important thing is to act quickly and have all the necessary documents ready.
