Impound Release Insurance in York

North Yorkshire Police run ANPR on the A64 and the A1237 outer ring road around York, and an uninsured vehicle caught on either is seized under Section 165 and recovered to a contracted pound serving the city and surrounding area.

The pound will only release the car against a specialist impound insurance certificate — standard cover doesn't qualify. Our 28-day policy is issued the moment you pay, with the certificate emailed within minutes so a same-day collection stays possible.

York & North Yorkshire pounds

1. North Yorkshire Police recover seized vehicles to contracted operators serving York and the surrounding district.
2. Your seizure notice names the site holding the car — confirm opening hours and paperwork by phone before travelling.

Where does North Yorkshire Police take cars seized near York?

To the contracted recovery operator covering that stretch of the A64 or A1237 — the seizure notice names the site. If it's been lost, the force can confirm the location from the vehicle's registration.

How fast can I get it out?

Same day, commonly: the impound certificate is emailed within minutes of payment, and if the pound is open and your documents are in order, the release itself is quick.

What if the car has to wait a few days?

Storage runs at roughly £26 a day on top of the ~£192 removal charge, and the operator can dispose of the vehicle from about 14 days after the notice — so a short delay is far cheaper than a long one.

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