Cherokee County Vehicle Impound Guide
How to get your car back after a DUI arrest in Canton and Cherokee County, Georgia.
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The First 48 Hours Are Critical
After a DUI arrest in Cherokee 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 at $35/day in Cherokee County
- 4
Administrative fees added ($100 in Cherokee County)
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 driver's license
- Proof of insurance in their name or the owner's name
How to Find Your Vehicle
Your vehicle may be at one of several impound lots in Cherokee County depending on which agency arrested you:
Call Before You Go
Always call the impound lot first to verify your vehicle is there, confirm the exact amount owed, and check their hours of operation.
Impound Lot Details
Ingram Towing & Impound Services Inc.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Cherokee County Guides
2025 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock, GA 30189, is where Ingram Towing & Impound Services Inc. serves as a primary custodian for vehicles seized by the Canton Police Department (CPD). If your DUI arrest occurred within the city limits of Canton, your vehicle is likely located here.
Cherokee County Vehicle Impound After a DUI: A Local Guide
If you've been arrested for DUI in Cherokee County, Georgia, understanding the vehicle impound process is crucial. The immediate aftermath of a DUI arrest involves the physical seizure of your vehicle, and navigating its recovery can be a challenging and costly experience. The impound destination depends on the arresting agency. The Canton Police Department (CPD) uses Ingram Towing, while the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) uses a rotation list which often includes Mauldin Towing.
Primary Impound Facilities
- Ingram Towing & Impound Services Inc. (Canton PD): 2025 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock, GA 30189.
- The administrative release office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Mauldin Towing (CCSO): 105 Neese Farm Dr, Woodstock, GA 30188 (South Location).
Keep in mind that a vehicle arrested in Canton may be impounded in Woodstock, requiring significant travel for recovery.
Required Documents for Vehicle Release
Retrieving your vehicle requires strict documentation. You will need:
- Proof of ownership
- Valid identification for the registered owner
- If someone other than the registered owner is picking up the vehicle, they must have an original notarized authorization letter from the owner. This is particularly challenging if the owner is incarcerated.
Third-Party Pickup
Yes, someone else can pick up the vehicle, but only with an original notarized authorization letter from the registered owner. Getting this letter notarized while the owner is in jail presents a significant logistical hurdle. You'll need to travel to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center (ADC), navigate visitation rules, find a notary (either at the jail or brought in), have the document signed and notarized, and then transport the physical document to the tow lot. This process often takes more than one business day.
Payment Methods
Both Ingram Towing and Mauldin Towing primarily accept:
- Cash
- Certified Check
- Credit Card (acceptance is conditional and may be subject to technical availability or friction)
Personal checks are generally not accepted.
Weekend/Holiday Procedures
Ingram Towing's administrative release office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. This means that if you are arrested on a Friday night, you will not be able to retrieve your vehicle until Monday morning, incurring a minimum of three days of storage fees. Mauldin Towing has limited daytime windows.
"Tow Only" Designation
Be aware of the "Tow Only" designation. If your vehicle has expired registration, no valid insurance, or significant safety defects, it cannot be driven off the lot. You will need to pay the impound fees and then hire a secondary tow truck to transport the vehicle from the impound lot to a private residence or repair facility, doubling your transportation costs.
The administrative release office for Ingram Towing & Impound Services Inc. is located at 2025 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock, GA 30189 and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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