Arizona Revise Statues (ARS 28-3511) requires a law enforcement officer to impound a motor vehicle for a period of Twenty (20) days before being released. However, the law allows for some exceptions.

Payson Police Department will impound the vehicle under Arizona law, if the officer determines the vehicle operator:

• Has a revoked license
• Has no driver’s license or no record of ever having one
• Is arrested for Extreme or Aggravated DUI
• Is under 21 and has any amount of alcohol in their syste
• Is in violation of an ignition interlock requirement
• Is involved in a motor vehicle crash while driving on a cancelled, revoked license and does not have vehicle insurance

Vehicles towed under this statute are impounded for 20 days. However, your vehicle may be released early under the following circumstances and will require a post-towing hearing:

• The owner presents proof that their driving privilege has been reinstated.
• The vehicle was reported stolen at the time it was impounded.
• The owner was not the person driving the vehicle at the time of impoundment.
• The owner is in the business of renting vehicles.
• The vehicle has not had a prior 20-day hold with any police department in this state within a year.

How Do I Get My Vehicle Released After It’s Been Impounded?

• Early Release Steps
• Qualification for an Early Release
• Lien Holder
• Claiming Your Vehicle After the 20-day Impoundment Period has Expired
• Additional Required Documents Needed for a Vehicle Release
• Frequently Asked Questions