A non-consent tow (also called a private property impound or police-ordered tow) happens without the vehicle owner’s direct request — typically because the vehicle was illegally parked, involved in an accident, or abandoned.
Non-consent tows are regulated more strictly than consent tows in most states, with rules around notification timelines, maximum storage fees, and the owner’s right to retrieve the vehicle. If your vehicle was non-consent towed, call local law enforcement first to confirm the location.