Car Towed In Kansas

Summary

In Kansas, private property owners and city authorities can have unauthorized vehicles towed. The police should notify the owner within 48 hours if they authorize a tow. For city property, the city has the right to remove obstructing vehicles and usually must notify the owner within a reasonable time. There is no legal requirement for a tow-away sticker before towing, but it is generally good practice. Contact Belle Plaine City Hall for specific procedures.

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My car broke down at my work on Friday, I left it til I could get help to get it started when I came back on Saturday it was gone. The police had it towed away
Hi ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me the location where this happened to help me provide you with the most accurate information?
Belle Plaine Kansas
Hi ****, in Kansas:
- Private property owners can have unauthorized vehicles towed.
- The police should notify the owner within * hours if they authorize a tow.
- You may want to contact the Belle Plaine Police Department for more information about your specific situation.
The city owns the building I work in so it is city property
Hi ****, as the building is city property:
- The city has the right to remove cars obstructing its property.
- Usually, they must notify the car owner within a reasonable time.
- It's advisable to contact Belle Plaine City Hall for more information on city policies.
Do they have to put a tow away sticker on it before they tow it?
Hi ****, in Kansas:
- There's no legal requirement for a tow-away sticker before towing.
- However, it's generally good practice for transparency.
- Consult with Belle Plaine City Hall for their specific procedures.
Ty
You're welcome, ****! If you have any other questions about legal issues, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your situation.