Coconino County Vehicle Impound Guide
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The First 48 Hours
After a DUI arrest in Coconino County, your vehicle is likely towed to an impound lot. Storage fees accumulate daily, making time your biggest enemy.
Retrieval Timeline
- 1
Vehicle Towed
Usually within 30 minutes of your arrest.
- 2
Lot Notification
Fees and admin processing start immediately upon arrival.
- 3
Daily Accrual
Fees start at $25.0/day in Coconino County.
- 4
Final Notice
After 30 days, the lot may begin the auction process.
Required Documents
- Valid Photo ID (License or State ID)
- Vehicle Registration or Title
- Current Proof of Insurance
- Full Payment (Cash/Credit)
- Release Authorization (if not owner)
Owner Not Present?
If the registered owner is in custody, you will need a notarized power of attorney or specific written authorization and a copy of their ID to retrieve the vehicle.
Lot Details & Map
Current storage facility information for Coconino County. Verify your vehicle's location before traveling.
J.E.T.T. Towing
Address
5600 N Dodge Ave Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone
(928) 714-0354Release Hours
Vehicle owner's driver's license, Proof of current valid vehicle insurance, Vehicle's current valid registration, Registered owner must be present to have vehicle released
Accepted Payments
The Impound “Poverty Trap”
Many people can't afford to get their car out immediately, but waiting only makes it worse.
Here's the vicious cycle:
Can't afford the first 3 days of storage + admin fees
Wait a week to save money → fees double
Can't get to work without car → lose income
Wait 2 weeks → fees triple or quadruple
After 30 days → Car may be auctioned by the lot
What You Can Do
- • Borrow money from family/friends (pay them back later, cheaper than daily fees)
- • Use a credit card (even with interest, cheaper than impound fees)
- • Sell non-essential items quickly
- • Ask your employer for an advance
- • Check if your auto insurance covers towing/storage (some policies do)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get a car out of impound in Coconino County?
The agency's $150 administrative fee plus roughly $65-$150 for the tow and $25 a day in storage from J.E.T.T. Towing, the primary Flagstaff contractor, with an additional $75-$150 gate fee for after-hours pickup.
Can I pay cash for a DUI impound fee in Coconino County?
Usually not. Most agencies require a money order or cashier's check made payable to the exact agency name — cash is typically refused at the counter.
Can my spouse get my car out of impound in Coconino County?
Often, yes, if the vehicle is community property and they hold a valid license. They need to appear in person with a marriage certificate and ID.
How do I challenge a DUI vehicle impound in Coconino County?
Request a hearing within 10 days of the impound notice. Page's police department only holds these hearings Tuesday and Thursday mornings, so a Friday arrest can leave a vehicle impounded for several extra days.
Get the payee name wrong on your money order and the whole trip is wasted. Coconino County agencies require the $150 impound administrative fee made out precisely to the arresting agency's full name, and a small mistake there can mean rejection at the counter.
The 20-Day Hold
Arizona requires a mandatory 20-day impound for extreme DUI, aggravated DUI, or driving on a suspended license. Before the tow yard will release anything, you need a Vehicle Release Form from whichever agency made the arrest, whether that's the Coconino County Sheriff's Office, Flagstaff PD, or Page PD, and each agency runs its own hearing hours and payment rules. Most require a money order or cashier's check only for the administrative fee; showing up with cash generally gets you turned away and sent to find a bank or post office.
Getting the Vehicle Out
Once you have the release form, J.E.T.T. Towing handles most municipal impounds around Flagstaff, charging roughly $65 to $150 for the tow plus $25 a day in storage, calculated by calendar date rather than a rolling 24 hours. An after-hours gate fee of $75 to $150 applies if you pick the vehicle up on a weekend or after 5 p.m.
Early Release Exceptions
The 20-day hold isn't absolute. If the vehicle is community property and your spouse has a valid license, the agency generally has to release it to them; they need to appear in person with a marriage certificate and ID. Rental vehicles are exempt entirely and can be reclaimed by the rental company immediately, though the company will bill you for the towing, storage, and fees, often with its own markup on top. To use any of these exceptions, you have to request a hearing within 10 days of the impound notice.
Page's police department only holds these hearings Tuesday and Thursday mornings, a real problem if the arrest happens on a Friday, since the vehicle can sit for days before anyone can even ask.
Need Help Beyond Impound?
If you're dealing with a recent arrest, here are immediate resources for release and legal help: