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PitRacerVince · 10-31-2009, 01:14 PM

Lastnight I was driving home and hit a check point. My truck was impounded due to a ticket I had never delt with. Anyone have advice on getting around the 30 day minimum impound? The officer ended up being cool but couldnt let me go. He said to go talk to the watch commander I think it was and if I can raise a big enough stink he might just give me my truck back to get rid of the situation. Is this true and if so what are some tips u guys have? I could use some advice and I know it would have been way easier to just go to court and talk to the judge but we are kinda past that now. I need my chevy back! No man is complete w/o his truck...

PitRacerVince · 10-31-2009, 01:15 PM

it happened in the city of palmdale if that matters

Blackwoodz · 10-31-2009, 01:31 PM

whats a check point? what were the checking for?....I doubt you get it back with out paying dearly...and a months storage fees.
just another money making machine in our great democratic society.

PitRacerVince · 10-31-2009, 06:02 PM

I just dont get wut entitles the tow company to profit sooooooo much? If anyone should get the $$$ it should b the sheriffs or the city not some private company... or just leave the $$$ in my pocket cuz I couldnt afford the ticket in the first place thats y my license was suspended. sound like a viscious cycle? it needs to b broken.

moosehunter · 10-31-2009, 06:58 PM

Hmmmm... Let's see if I have this straight... You got busted by the cops and got a ticket... Right? Then, when you didn't pay the ticket, the cops suspended your license... Right? And now, driving after suspension, they impounded your truck?

Is this correct, or did I miss something?

PitRacerVince · 11-01-2009, 01:55 AM

yup and I need my truck to take care of my family so how do I get it back w/o taking away from my family, cuz Im an idiot and messed things up! My son and wife shouldnt suffer cuz Im stupid......

PitRacerVince · 11-01-2009, 01:58 AM

and the ticket happened taking my son to school and I was doing 35 in a 25 and forgot about the court date and just kinda mentally brushed it aside.....yeah I messed up but its now affecting my family and just want to minimize the damage here.

icm856 · 11-01-2009, 05:42 AM

Go plead your case to the watch commander, take your son with you.

On second thought, don't take the boy. They may deem you an unfit parent for speeding with your son in the truck and take him away as well.... Better just talk to a lawyer.

moosehunter · 11-01-2009, 11:06 AM

Okay, got it....

Well, I guess we all know what your SHOULD have done. So no need to get into that...

In my opinion... And this is NOT legal advice...

If you have another court date set up, is to basically go in and plead your case. Get a lawyer or PD if you haven't already. They may be able to find you some "wiggle" room... "IF" you can prove "hardship", there may be "sympathy" from the court... Another route would be to persue this BEFORE your court date. Make a ton of phone calls and find that one person who may be able to help...

As I see it, the major issue here is that you screwed up. Not once, but twice... That in itself, will not go over well. Most courts don't look too kindly at folks that compound their own problems. They will see it as you had received a warning (the original ticket) and chose not to obey the law (for what ever reason) by not paying the fine.

Kind of tough to predict or offer advice, not knowing ALL the details of your case or much of the Cali court system... However, if the Cali courts are going them same direction as what I've seen here in Mn recently, it's gonna cost you BIG TIME one way or another. So be ready... There may be some tough decisions to make coming up real soon.... Think "priorities"!!!

Again, this is NOT legal advice... Just the ramblings from someone who has had "exposure" to a bit of our legal system a time or two...

Good luck to you!!

Frank21x · 11-01-2009, 12:12 PM

it's CA, they will tell you the classic SOL line. I wouldn't advise taking your son either because of the child endangerment deal with speeding, they WILL look down on you for that and having him there in person will strengthen that point in the judge's eyes. like Moose said, start thinking "priorities" because that is what is going to matter now.. they aren't going to give it back shy of the 30 days. never seen it up here anyway..

J Pezzy · 11-01-2009, 03:50 PM

I broke down one day on the right side of the free way. I left to go get some tools and when I got back to my car it was gone. I called the sheriffs department and they said they had it towed because I was within 7 miles of a bridge and that makes it a tow zone. No signs to represent that so I really lost it and started yelling at the sheriff calling him a piece of sh!t and a bunch of other things. I then called the tow company and they said it was $350 for the tow and the half day it was there and they also said they were closed so to come open gate is another $180. But to leave it there for the weekend tell Monday would end up coasting me more. So at that point I couldnt see stright and picked a fight with the tow truck guy and ended up in jail tell that Monday and had to spend over $550 to get my car. What a few days. Thought I would tell that story. If you got money they will give you your car thats all they wont. It all a racket

MISFITSBOB · 11-02-2009, 01:51 PM

30 day minimum? WOW we don't have that in Ky. Thank god, my car was impounded a few months back for not having my proof of insurance, they took it sat night - sun morning (around 1 am) had it back monday. Thing that really sucked was I was a good hour away from home, and had to call my parents to come and get me lmao.

PitRacerVince · 11-03-2009, 12:02 PM

the tow fee will b between $1000-$1100 plus the 2 tickets yeah I screwed myself royally.

Z · 11-03-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PitRacerVince

the tow fee will b between $1000-$1100 plus the 2 tickets yeah I screwed myself royally.

Sell your pitbikes and other toys to take care of your family and pay off your debts.

Blackwoodz · 11-03-2009, 01:06 PM

Still never answered my question..what was the check point looking for?..is this just another way to discourage our sovereignty?......I am assuming you were in the US borders correct?

BORN2RIDE#56 · 11-03-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by blackwoodz

still never answered my question..what was the check point looking for?..is this just another way to discourage our sovereignty?......i am assuming you were in the us borders correct?

they have em all over so-cal. They look for drunk drivers to lower the accidents/deaths & than any other way they can get money out of people...

moosehunter · 11-03-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z

Sell your pitbikes and other toys to take care of your family and pay off your debts.

PRIORITIES!!!

These are them ---> FAMILY!!

PitRacerVince · 11-03-2009, 03:23 PM

Ill sell wut I can but my 50 stays! I will gather all the $$$ I can then my boss will most likely loan me the rest. Then the tickets they r really good w/ payment plans. But hopefully thursday I can get in to court to get my license valid so I can atleast drive my wifes car again....

hopefully someone reads this and goes and handles their own tickets b4 they lose their truck too.

PitRacerVince · 11-03-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BORN2RIDE#56

they have em all over so-cal. They look for drunk drivers to lower the accidents/deaths & than any other way they can get money out of people...

they also do random searches and background checks too, its just californias way for cops to make arrests and such the lazy way, they just hide a road block in a place u cant seee until its too late and pull everyone over and see wut charges they can find. They got their money easy fom me cuz of my license, they were tearing up other ppls cars "looking for drugs" which wherent even in the car. I seriously watched them rip up this ladys car embarssing her and leaving her baby out in the cold for an hour to find absolutely nothing....

COPS R DIRTY HERE IN SOCAL...... being a middle aged white guy can hurt u here too cuz they know u can pay the tickets.

1993z50r · 11-04-2009, 03:57 PM

is the car in your name?
If it isnt have the legal owner go to the deparment that towed it, so lancaster pd and tell them that you wont be driving it for awhile and its there daily driver and they need it to get to work and they may release it to them.

10-31-2009, 01:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
PitRacerVince 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 956 My Mood:	Impounded truck! Lastnight I was driving home and hit a check point. My truck was impounded due to a ticket I had never delt with. Anyone have advice on getting around the 30 day minimum impound? The officer ended up being cool but couldnt let me go. He said to go talk to the watch commander I think it was and if I can raise a big enough stink he might just give me my truck back to get rid of the situation. Is this true and if so what are some tips u guys have? I could use some advice and I know it would have been way easier to just go to court and talk to the judge but we are kinda past that now. I need my chevy back! No man is complete w/o his truck...

10-31-2009, 01:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
PitRacerVince 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 956 My Mood:	Re: Impounded truck! it happened in the city of palmdale if that matters

10-31-2009, 01:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blackwoodz 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SC Michigan Posts: 3,622	Re: Impounded truck! whats a check point? what were the checking for?....I doubt you get it back with out paying dearly...and a months storage fees. just another money making machine in our great democratic society.

10-31-2009, 06:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
PitRacerVince 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 956 My Mood:	Re: Impounded truck! I just dont get wut entitles the tow company to profit sooooooo much? If anyone should get the $$$ it should b the sheriffs or the city not some private company... or just leave the $$$ in my pocket cuz I couldnt afford the ticket in the first place thats y my license was suspended. sound like a viscious cycle? it needs to b broken.

10-31-2009, 06:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
moosehunter Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cologne, Minnesota Posts: 2,734 My Mood:	Re: Impounded truck! Hmmmm... Let's see if I have this straight... You got busted by the cops and got a ticket... Right? Then, when you didn't pay the ticket, the cops suspended your license... Right? And now, driving after suspension, they impounded your truck? Is this correct, or did I miss something? __________________ Moosehunter (aka: Dan) "When in doubt.... GAS IT!"

11-01-2009, 01:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
PitRacerVince 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 956 My Mood:	Re: Impounded truck! yup and I need my truck to take care of my family so how do I get it back w/o taking away from my family, cuz Im an idiot and messed things up! My son and wife shouldnt suffer cuz Im stupid......

11-01-2009, 01:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
PitRacerVince 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 956 My Mood:	Re: Impounded truck! and the ticket happened taking my son to school and I was doing 35 in a 25 and forgot about the court date and just kinda mentally brushed it aside.....yeah I messed up but its now affecting my family and just want to minimize the damage here.

11-01-2009, 05:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
icm856 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: IL Posts: 241 My Mood:	Re: Impounded truck! Go plead your case to the watch commander, take your son with you. On second thought, don't take the boy. They may deem you an unfit parent for speeding with your son in the truck and take him away as well.... Better just talk to a lawyer.

11-01-2009, 11:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
moosehunter Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cologne, Minnesota Posts: 2,734 My Mood:	Re: Impounded truck! Okay, got it.... Well, I guess we all know what your SHOULD have done. So no need to get into that... In my opinion... And this is NOT legal advice... If you have another court date set up, is to basically go in and plead your case. Get a lawyer or PD if you haven't already. They may be able to find you some "wiggle" room... "IF" you can prove "hardship", there may be "sympathy" from the court... Another route would be to persue this BEFORE your court date. Make a ton of phone calls and find that one person who may be able to help... As I see it, the major issue here is that you screwed up. Not once, but twice... That in itself, will not go over well. Most courts don't look too kindly at folks that compound their own problems. They will see it as you had received a warning (the original ticket) and chose not to obey the law (for what ever reason) by not paying the fine. Kind of tough to predict or offer advice, not knowing ALL the details of your case or much of the Cali court system... However, if the Cali courts are going them same direction as what I've seen here in Mn recently, it's gonna cost you BIG TIME one way or another. So be ready... There may be some tough decisions to make coming up real soon.... Think "priorities"!!! Again, this is NOT legal advice... Just the ramblings from someone who has had "exposure" to a bit of our legal system a time or two... Good luck to you!! __________________ Moosehunter (aka: Dan) "When in doubt.... GAS IT!"

11-01-2009, 12:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Frank21x 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lodi, California Posts: 641 My Mood:	Re: Impounded truck! it's CA, they will tell you the classic SOL line. I wouldn't advise taking your son either because of the child endangerment deal with speeding, they WILL look down on you for that and having him there in person will strengthen that point in the judge's eyes. like Moose said, start thinking "priorities" because that is what is going to matter now.. they aren't going to give it back shy of the 30 days. never seen it up here anyway..

11-01-2009, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
J Pezzy 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: vancouver Wa Posts: 1,160 My Mood:	Re: Impounded truck! I broke down one day on the right side of the free way. I left to go get some tools and when I got back to my car it was gone. I called the sheriffs department and they said they had it towed because I was within 7 miles of a bridge and that makes it a tow zone. No signs to represent that so I really lost it and started yelling at the sheriff calling him a piece of sh!t and a bunch of other things. I then called the tow company and they said it was $350 for the tow and the half day it was there and they also said they were closed so to come open gate is another $180. But to leave it there for the weekend tell Monday would end up coasting me more. So at that point I couldnt see stright and picked a fight with the tow truck guy and ended up in jail tell that Monday and had to spend over $550 to get my car. What a few days. Thought I would tell that story. If you got money they will give you your car thats all they wont. It all a racket

11-02-2009, 01:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
MISFITSBOB 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: prestonsburg ky. Posts: 529	Re: Impounded truck! 30 day minimum? WOW we don't have that in Ky. Thank god, my car was impounded a few months back for not having my proof of insurance, they took it sat night - sun morning (around 1 am) had it back monday. Thing that really sucked was I was a good hour away from home, and had to call my parents to come and get me lmao.

11-03-2009, 12:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
PitRacerVince 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 956 My Mood:	Re: Impounded truck! the tow fee will b between $1000-$1100 plus the 2 tickets yeah I screwed myself royally.

11-03-2009, 01:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Blackwoodz 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SC Michigan Posts: 3,622	Re: Impounded truck! Still never answered my question..what was the check point looking for?..is this just another way to discourage our sovereignty?......I am assuming you were in the US borders correct?

11-03-2009, 03:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
PitRacerVince 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 956 My Mood:	Re: Impounded truck! Ill sell wut I can but my 50 stays! I will gather all the $$$ I can then my boss will most likely loan me the rest. Then the tickets they r really good w/ payment plans. But hopefully thursday I can get in to court to get my license valid so I can atleast drive my wifes car again.... hopefully someone reads this and goes and handles their own tickets b4 they lose their truck too.

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11-04-2009, 03:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
1993z50r 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 564	Re: Impounded truck! is the car in your name? If it isnt have the legal owner go to the deparment that towed it, so lancaster pd and tell them that you wont be driving it for awhile and its there daily driver and they need it to get to work and they may release it to them.