Kenedy County Vehicle Impound Guide
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Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from Kenedy County Sheriff in Kenedy County, Texas.
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What comes next after a Texas DUI arrest
SR-22 insurance
A DUI in Texas often means an SR-22 must be filed before your license is reinstated.
Texas SR-22 guideDUI classes
Courts and the DMV usually require an approved alcohol education program in Texas.
DUI school guideIgnition interlock
Depending on your offense, Texas may require an interlock device to drive again.
Interlock guideThe First 48 Hours
After a DWI arrest in Kenedy 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 Kenedy 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 Kenedy County. Verify your vehicle's location before traveling.
Kenedy County Sheriff
Accepted Payments
Frequently Asked Questions
Juan's Wrecker and Truck Road Service, based in Sarita, handles most impounds in Kenedy County, running 24-hour towing with roughly an hour's call-ahead notice requested; Cowboys Wrecker and Capital Towing RGV also cover the area.
Texas caps a light-duty tow at $272 and daily storage at $22.85. If the owner reaches the vehicle while it's still being hooked up and the truck hasn't left the property, the operator must release it for a drop fee capped at $135 instead of completing the full tow.
Retrieving the vehicle requires valid photo ID and proof of ownership — a certificate of title, a registration receipt, a current lease agreement, or an insurance card listing the claimant as a named insured. If ownership documents are locked inside the impounded car, or a third party is picking it up, a notarized power of attorney or a TDLR-approved removal form is required. Accessing the vehicle solely to retrieve documents or personal property is always free, with no fee required.
Contesting a tow requires filing with the Kenedy County Justice of the Peace before the 14th business day after the tow, with a $54 filing fee — missing that window waives the right to a hearing entirely.
Need Help Beyond Impound?
If you're dealing with a recent arrest, here are immediate resources for release and legal help: