North Carolina § 20-166 - 3. Limit storage duration for vehicle damaged as a result of a collision.
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§ 20-166. 3. Limit storage duration for vehicle damaged as a result of a collision.
Limited Duration of Storage. - A motor vehicle that is towed and stored at the direction of a law enforcement agency following a collision may be held for evidence for not more than 20 days without a court order. Absent a court order, the vehicle must be released to the vehicle owner, insurer, or lien holder upon payment of the towing and storage fees. Application. - This section shall not apply to a motor vehicle (i) seized as a result of a violation of law or (ii) abandoned by the owner. History (2015-188, s. 1.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2015-188, s. 2 provides: "This act becomes effective August 1, 2015, and applies to motor vehicles impounded on or after that date."
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 20-166 cover?
Section 20-166 ("3. Limit storage duration for vehicle damaged as a result of a collision.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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