Dyer County Vehicle Impound Guide
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Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from the impound lot in Dyer County, Tennessee.
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The First 48 Hours
After a DUI arrest in Dyer 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 state averages in Dyer 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 Dyer County. Verify your vehicle's location before traveling.
Lot Information Pending
Contact Dyer County local dispatch for specific towing lot assignments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Almost every police tow in Dyer County goes to Russom Towing. Its release line is (731) 882-1972. There are two yards, one on the US-51 Bypass East and one on Upper Finley Road, and because Russom runs a lot of heavy commercial recovery on the I-155 river corridor, a DUI passenger car often ends up at the secondary Upper Finley lot. Call with your VIN or plate number to confirm which one has it.
Storage fees run on a 24-hour cycle, and the administrative office processes releases Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with weekends by appointment. The fastest path is to send the registered owner, or a licensed and insured third party with a notarized authorization, to the office right at 8:00 a.m. with exact cash or a card and complete paperwork. Show up mid-afternoon and you may hit the daily cutoff and pay for another day.
The bigger risk is losing the car outright. Russom holds public auto auctions for police impounds, and once a vehicle is classified as abandoned for unpaid fees, the registered owner loses all property rights but can still be sued for the balance. Do not let the car sit.
To retrieve it you need a government photo ID, proof of ownership, and proof of active insurance. If your license was taken at the arrest, bring another form of government ID, since you cannot use the seized license, and bring a licensed driver to move the car.
If you think the tow itself was unlawful, you can request a tow hearing in Dyer County General Sessions Court, but it takes weeks and storage keeps accruing the whole time. The usual advice is to pay the fees under protest, get the car, and seek reimbursement afterward.
Need Help Beyond Impound?
If you're dealing with a recent arrest, here are immediate resources for release and legal help: