Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)

625 ILCS 5 § 4-207: Reclaimed vehicles; expenses

What this law says, in plain English

A vehicle owner or lienholder may reclaim an impounded vehicle before sale by proving ownership or right to possession, but must pay all towing, storage, and processing charges first.

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