Bibb County Vehicle Impound Guide
Impound Cost Calculator — Bibb County, Georgia
Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from the impound lot.
*Estimated fees shown. Actual fees in Bibb County may vary. Contact the impound lot directly for exact costs.
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The First 48 Hours Are Critical
After a arrest in Bibb County, your vehicle is likely towed to an impound lot. Storage fees accumulate daily, making time your biggest enemy.
What Happens Immediately After Arrest
- 1
Vehicle is towed (usually within 30 minutes of arrest)
- 2
Tow company notifies impound lot (charges start immediately)
- 3
Storage fees begin accruing daily in Bibb County
- 4
Administrative fees added (varies by lot)
Documents You Need to Retrieve Your Vehicle
- Valid photo ID (driver's license or state ID)
- Vehicle registration or title
- Proof of insurance
- Payment for all fees (see calculator above)
- Release authorization (if not the registered owner)
Can Someone Else Pick Up My Car?
Yes, but they'll need:
- • Written authorization from the registered owner
- • Copy of owner's ID
- • Their own valid ID
- • Proof of insurance in their name or the owner's name
Find Impound Lots in Bibb County
Call Before You Go
Verify your vehicle is at this lot and confirm the exact amount owed before making the trip. Hours and fees may change without notice.
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)
When a driver is arrested for DUI in Bibb County, the vehicle is technically seized "incident to arrest."
Vehicle Impound After a DUI Arrest in Bibb County, Georgia
If you are arrested for DUI in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, your vehicle will likely be impounded. Here's what you need to know about getting it back.
Mechanics of Seizure
Unless a sober, licensed passenger is present and the vehicle owner (if present) consents to release it to them, the deputy must impound the vehicle to secure it and clear the roadway.
Wrecker Rotation System
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) uses a rotation list for towing companies. You cannot choose your own tow truck. The wrecker service must be able to respond within approximately 30 minutes.
Locating Your Vehicle
Upon release from jail, you are typically given a "tow slip" or property receipt indicating which company took the vehicle. If this is lost, contact the BCSO Records Division at (478) 310-4119 or the Traffic Division at (478) 803-2586 (District 4 Traffic).
Release Procedures
Step 1: The "Hold" Check
If the DUI involved a serious accident, a fatality, or if the vehicle is evidence in a felony case, a "hold" will be placed on the vehicle. To lift the hold, the owner must go to the Sheriff’s Support Operations Bureau at 111 Third Street, Suite 1A, and present a valid driver’s license, proof of ownership (title/registration), and proof of valid insurance.
Step 2: The Impound Lot
Once the hold is cleared (or if none existed), the owner proceeds to the private tow yard.
Release Costs
Towing fees are stated to be $175+ as part of the overall cost of a DUI.
Payment
Cash is the most reliable form of payment. While regulations require acceptance of cards, many lots claim "machine errors," and it is best to bring cash to avoid delays.
To lift a vehicle hold, visit the Sheriff’s Support Operations Bureau at 111 Third Street, Suite 1A.
Sources
Georgia Transportation Code
Bibb County Towing Regulations
Georgia Department of Licensing and Regulation
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