Car land in the tow lot? Louisville launches amnesty period to help you get it back

Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, Louisville Courier Journal
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The city of Louisville will host its third Amnesty Period to reduce the number of cars at the Louisville Metro Police Tow Lot, the department said.

The amnesty period, which will be between Sunday and June 3, will waive towing and storage fees for the vehicles claimed during this time.

“LMPD is committed to improving the safety of our streets and community and this is one step in that direction. The Amnesty Period will allow people to retrieve their vehicles and alleviate overcrowding in the city’s tow lot,” Major Emily McKinley said.

The amnesty ordinance lets the director of Metro Public Works declare the amnesty period for a maximum of 30 days. During this time, towing and storage fees are waived.

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People can go to www.louisville-police.org/184/Towed-vehicles to see if their automobile is in the Impound Lot. If so, they can schedule an appointment by calling 502-574-7078 to get the vehicle. The Tow Lot is open between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Here is what people need to bring to pick up their car:

  • State issued photo ID

  • Proof of insurance

  • Must be the registered owner of the vehicle or have a notarized statement from the owner giving permission for another person to pick up the car (must include the make, model, color and VIN of the auto).

  • The driver must have a valid driver's license.

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Reach Ana Alvarez Briñez at abrinez@gannett.com; follow her on Twitter at@SoyAnaAlvarez

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: City offers amnesty period for autos stored at the LMPD Tow Lot