Legal Questions About Car Towing? Discover Your Rights

Questioner

Dear, My car was towed away in Hulst due to an emergency market, which was completely justified. I called the depot to ask when I could pick up my car and was told that it was in a public car park in Hulst, where I could just pick it up. Can this just happen? Isn't it mandatory to take my car into custody and can anyone just take it away? Kind regards,

Lawyer

If it is an agency (police, municipality, etc.) that has had your car towed, then your car will be placed in their custody. This means that the car will be guarded under 'supervision' until you have paid. You can file a complaint if this is different and hold the tow-away company liable in the event of damage. So it depends on who has your car towed. If you wish, you can contact me directly and free of charge for consultation.