Car towed in Louisville? Impound lot, fees and lookup
Checked Nov 14, 2026 against official sources. We don't have your car: use the official lookup below.
Find your car
LMPD impound lot vehicle search (TowXchange)
Vehicles held at the LMPD Vehicle Impound Lot. Search by license plate or VIN.1
Other ways to check:
- LMPD Vehicle Impoundment Unit · 502-574-7078: Fees on a car at the LMPD lot and appointments to pick it up1
- LMPD non-emergency line (502-574-LMPD) · 502-574-5673: Cars not at the LMPD lot, including private-property tows1
Towed from a private lot (apartment, store)? Private-property tows do not go to the LMPD lot. LMPD says to call 502-574-LMPD (5673) to ask whether a private tow company took your car. Other agencies such as the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Shively, St. Matthews and Jeffersontown police may also tow cars in the county.
Cars towed by Louisville Metro Police go to the LMPD Vehicle Impound Lot at 1487 Frankfort Avenue, run by the LMPD Vehicle Impoundment Unit. If your car is not there, LMPD says to call 502-574-LMPD to ask whether a private tow company or another police agency took it.
Louisville impound lot: addresses and hours
LMPD Vehicle Impound Lot
City impound · run by Louisville Metro Police Department Vehicle Impoundment Unit
1487 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206123
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8:30pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-4pm. Closed daily 1:30pm-2pm for shift change.
How much it costs to get your car out in Louisville
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Towing charge, per hour or part of an hour3Each extra wrecker is another $150 per hour. Metro may raise these fees up to 10% a year. | $150 / hour | Police-ordered |
| Extra equipment such as a dolly, each piece3 | $25 | Police-ordered |
| Handling charge, cars, pickups, vans and motorcycles3 | $10 | Police-ordered · Cars, SUVs, pickups |
| Handling charge, all other vehicles3 | $20 | Police-ordered |
| Storage at the Metro tow lot3 | $30 / day | Police-ordered |
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Type what the lot charged for each line. We flag anything above a confirmed legal cap.
What to bring
- ID
- License
- Title
- VIN Number
More detail, including when the car is not in your name: what to bring to the impound lot.
Local rules and how to contest
- If you show a valid police report that the car was stolen, the tow and handling charges are waived and storage is free for the first 21 days.
- Stolen-car owners with special circumstances such as a hospital stay, military leave or a disputed insurance claim can have all charges waived no matter how long the car stays.
- LMPD does not charge impound or storage fees for a car held for an investigation if the owner is not the suspect.
- You can challenge an impound by asking in writing for a hearing before the Parking Citation Enforcement Hearing Board. The hearing must be held within 10 business days of your request.
- To get the car back before the hearing, post a bond equal to the fines and fees owed or $75, whichever is less. If you cannot pay the bond, the hearing must be held within 72 hours.
- If the board finds the impound was not justified, it orders the car released and refunds the fees you paid, except for final parking tickets.
- Someone other than the registered owner needs a signed, notarized statement from the owner to pick up the car.
Kentucky rules that apply
Kentucky does not set a statewide dollar cap on towing or storage. Instead, each tow company must post one rate sheet that applies to everyone, and any charge above it counts as excessive. State law does require a half-price drop fee, certified-mail notice within 10 days, and that lots take cash and cards.
- Drop fee release: If you arrive while your car is being towed from a private tow-away zone, the tower must tell you that you can pay up to half its normal release fee, and must then release the car and give you a receipt.
- Your belongings: Certain items must be given back on request within 45 days of the tow, even if you have not paid. These include prescription medicine, medical supplies, school materials, documents and electronic devices, child car seats, checks and cards, and firearms. Other contents are covered by the lot's lien.
- Hearing: Not confirmed yet.
Think the tow was wrong?
Questions
How do I find my towed car in Louisville?
Use LMPD impound lot vehicle search (TowXchange) (https://www.towxchange.net/apps/PublicSearch2/FindVehicle.php?Key=ccf0fee8dddca48ca213875aedee5da34ebc3b4c). Vehicles held at the LMPD Vehicle Impound Lot. Search by license plate or VIN..
Where is the Louisville impound lot?
LMPD Vehicle Impound Lot: 1487 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206, Mon-Fri 8am-8:30pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-4pm. Closed daily 1:30pm-2pm for shift change..
How much does it cost to get a car out of impound in Louisville?
For police-ordered tows the city lists a $150 tow and $30 per day of storage. Other fees may apply.
My car was towed from a private lot in Louisville. Where is it?
Private-property tows do not go to the LMPD lot. LMPD says to call 502-574-LMPD (5673) to ask whether a private tow company took your car. Other agencies such as the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Shively, St. Matthews and Jeffersontown police may also tow cars in the county.
Sources
Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Towed Vehicles, Louisville Metro Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Vehicle Impoundment Unit, Louisville Metro Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances § 72.062 Towing and Custodian Care Charges (LMCO § 72.062), Louisville Metro Government (American Legal Publishing). Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances § 72.129 Appeal of Vehicle Impoundment to Parking Citation Enforcement Hearing Board (LMCO § 72.129), Louisville Metro Government (American Legal Publishing). Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city and town population estimates (SUB-EST2024), U.S. Census Bureau. Checked Nov 14, 2026.