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Forsyth County Vehicle Impound Guide

How to get your car back after a DUI arrest in Cumming and Forsyth County, Georgia.

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The First 48 Hours Are Critical

After a DUI arrest in Forsyth 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. 1

    Vehicle is towed (usually within 30 minutes of arrest)

  2. 2

    Tow company notifies impound lot (charges start immediately)

  3. 3

    Storage fees begin accruing at $35/day in Forsyth County

  4. 4

    Administrative fees added ($100 in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County depending on which agency arrested you:

Cumming Police Department

Call: (770) 781-2000

For arrests within Cumming city limits

Forsyth County Sheriff

Call: (770) 781-3087

For arrests in unincorporated areas

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

K&K Towing & Recovery

Address
131 Amos Dr, Cumming, GA 30040
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Release Hours
Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Accepted Payment Methods
CashCertified Funds (Money Order/Cashier's Check)

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

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Navigating a DUI arrest in Forsyth County, Georgia, involves dealing with the immediate impoundment of your vehicle. Understanding the specific local procedures is crucial to a swift and cost-effective recovery. Unlike standard parking violations, a DUI tow involves a "seizure hold" protocol that complicates release.

Vehicle Impound After a Forsyth County DUI

The first step is determining which agency made the arrest: the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) or the Cumming Police Department (CPD). This dictates where your car is impounded and the release procedures.

Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Seizures

If arrested by FCSO deputies or Georgia State Patrol (GSP) within Forsyth County, your vehicle is likely at K&K Towing or United Towing.

Primary Contractor: K&K Towing (also referenced as Dawsonville K&K Towing).

Secondary/Overflow: United Towing, especially for arrests in the southern part of the county near Alpharetta.

Before heading to the tow lot, you must get a physical release form from the Sheriff's Office. This requires a trip to the FCSO headquarters or precinct to clear the "Hold."

Cumming Police Department (CPD) Seizures

For arrests within Cumming city limits, your vehicle is likely impounded by K&K Towing, which also services the City of Cumming. You'll need release paperwork from the Police Headquarters at 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd before the tow yard will release your vehicle.

Impound Providers in Forsyth County

K&K Towing & Recovery

  • Address: 131 Amos Dr, Cumming, GA 30040
  • Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Payment: Primarily Cash or Certified Funds (Money Order/Cashier's Check). Personal checks are not accepted. Credit card acceptance is inconsistent, so cash is recommended.

Missing the Sunday noon cutoff means incurring an additional day of storage fees.

United Towing

  • Address: 1160 Tidwell Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004
  • Hours: 24 hours a day for intake and release

Because United Towing is located in Alpharetta (Fulton County) but services Forsyth cases, you must verify with the arresting officer whether the release form comes from the Forsyth Sheriff or the Alpharetta Police.

Required Documents for Vehicle Release

  • Physical release form from the Sheriff's Office (for FCSO seizures)
  • Release paperwork from Cumming Police Headquarters at 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd (for CPD seizures)
  • Valid photo ID of the registered owner.
  • Notarized Release Authorization Form if the owner is incarcerated and authorizing a third party to pick up the vehicle.

The "DUI Hold" Complication

In cases involving high BAC, accidents, or repeat offenses, a "DUI Hold" is placed on the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be released until the hold is lifted in the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) system. Contact the FCSO Evidence Unit at 678-513-5895 or visit the precinct. The detective assigned to the case must authorize the release. This can significantly delay retrieval, leading to increased storage fees.

To obtain release paperwork from the Cumming Police Department, visit the Police Headquarters at 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

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