Impound Release Insurance in Exeter

Devon & Cornwall Police work ANPR around junctions 29 to 31 of the M5 and along the A30 through Exeter, and an uninsured car caught on either is seized under Section 165 and recovered to a contracted pound serving the city.

Getting it back needs a specialist impound insurance certificate — a standard short-term policy is refused at the counter. Our 28-day certificate is issued the same day you pay, emailed within minutes so the trip to the pound doesn't have to wait until the weekend.

Exeter & Devon pounds

1. Devon & Cornwall Police recover seized vehicles to contracted operators serving Exeter and the wider South West.
2. The seizure notice names the exact site and its opening hours — call ahead to confirm what to bring.

Where are cars seized near Exeter actually taken?

To the contracted operator covering that stretch of the M5 or A30 — the seizure notice names the site and address, so check it before travelling across the South West.

Can I get the car back the same day?

Usually yes: buy the 28-day impound policy, which is emailed within minutes, then attend the pound with ID, licence, proof of ownership and the release fees while it's open.

What if the car sits there for a while?

Storage adds roughly £26 a day to the ~£192 removal fee, and the operator can dispose of the vehicle from about 14 days after the notice — so it pays to collect it promptly.

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