Question: Why was I charged for 9 days storage and my vehicle held for 8 days for a 7 day impoundment? The impound law under the MVA is very clearly stated in section 253(2) and section 251(1)(e).
I called the towing company on the 7th day and they said I could only get my vehicle back on the 9th day.
How are Impound Days Calculated?
On the back of the form you were given at the time of impoundment is your answer. It says:
Vehicle impoundment terms are calculated in full days. Partial days, including the day the vehicle was impounded do not count.
This does amount to 9 days in total for the part day on the day the vehicle was impounded and the part day following the midnight expiration of the 7 full days.
Since the towing company had custody of (and responsibility for) your vehicle, it is normal that they should expect to be paid for it.
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