Police Entrance Practice Exam

If a vehicle was unlawfully impounded, it means that the police or other authorities did not have the legal right to tow and impound the vehicle. Therefore, the department responsible for the impoundment will have to release the vehicle immediately without charging the owner any fees, as stated in option B. Option A is incorrect because even in the case of lawful impounding, the vehicle is not automatically auctioned off. Option C is incorrect because the vehicle would only remain impounded until the court hearing if the impoundment was lawful. For unlawful impoundment, the vehicle would be released immediately without waiting for a court hearing. Option D is incorrect because fees would not apply for an unlawful impoundment, as the owner is not at fault.