ARS 28-3511(A) mandates that law enforcement agencies will remove and either immobilize or impound a vehicle for up to 30 days if an officer determines that a person is driving the vehicle while any of the following applies:

• The person's driving privilege is suspended or revoked for any reason, or
• The person has not ever been issued a driver license or permit by Arizona and does not produce evidence of ever having a valid driver license or permit issued by another jurisdiction.
• The driver was operating a vehicle without a certified ignition interlock device when that person is subject to an ignition interlock device.
• A person driving the vehicle is in an accident, and has no proof of insurance, and has a suspended, revoked, or cancelled driver's license for any reason or has never been issued a driver's license.
• If the driver is arrested for aggravated DUI, extreme DUI or for operating a vehicle while under the age of 21 with any spirituous liquor in the person's body.
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If your vehicle has been towed by the Maricopa Police Department and you wish to make an appointment to speak to the Maricopa Police Department's 30 Day Impound hearing officer, please call or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 520/316-6918.

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