Impound Vehicle Procedures

All vehicles impounded by the Weatherly Police Department will be taken to the impound lot. If your vehicle was impounded, you can call 570-427-4241 during business hours to inquire about your vehicle. Vehicles will be released Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with prior appointment.

Impound Fees

1) Vehicles under 10,001 lbs: $100.00 plus towing fee, for the first 24 hours, then $35 a day.

2) Vehicles 10,001 lbs to 26,000 Ibs: $200.00 plus towing fee, for the first 24 hours then $50 a day.

3) Vehicles over 26,000 Ibs:  $350.00 plus towing fee, for the first 24 hours then $75 a day.

All impound fees will be paid at the Weatherly Police Department. Cash, Money Orders, Cashier’s Check, Personal Checks, and Credit Cards will be accepted. Credit Cards can only be accepted Monday through Friday from 7:30AM to 4:00PM. A $20.00 fee will be charged for checks returned for NSF. All Fees must be paid prior to the vehicle being released.

The daily fee will be charged for each day a vehicle is impounded in the Weatherly Police Department Impound Lot. Any part of a day shall count as a whole day. (Additional charges may be incurred depending on the size of the vehicle towed).

Requirements for Pickup

To be driven out, the owner must provide:

1. A valid registration (must match current and valid license plates on the vehicle)
2. Valid insurance
3. Valid driver’s license
4. All tow/impound fees must be paid in full

To be towed out, the owner must provide:

1. Valid identification
2. PUC licensed tow truck

The owner may choose to designate an authorized agent to retrieve the property. Owner’s agent/designee must present ownership paperwork:

1. Power of attorney or Secondary Party release form (WPDF-57) available on this website Click Here
2. Vehicles titled in a business name can be released with documentation that authorizes the individual claiming the vehicle.

Unclaimed Vehicles

Any vehicle left unclaimed more than 60 days will be classified as abandoned. The Weatherly Police Department can then begin proceedings to award ownership rights to Weatherly Borough.