---
title: "Basics & definitions — TowingDad"
canonical: https://towingdad.shop/questions/basics-and-definitions/
lang: en
---

# Basics & definitions
5 published answers on basics & definitions, 5 of which turn on a point of law and carry a dated jurisdiction notice. Every one cites its sources, names who reviewed it and when, and says plainly where a figure depends on your state or your city.

1 is marked urgent — the questions people search from a hard shoulder or an impound counter. On those, the direct answer sits above everything else on the page.

## Start here
- 
### [Can you check in ohio if car has been towed?](/questions/basics-and-definitions/can-you-check-in-ohio-if-car-has-been-towed/)
Call your local police non-emergency line and give your plate and VIN. In Ohio the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Ohio page before you pa…

## Questions in this topic
- 
### [Can they tow your car for expired inspection in massachusetts?](/questions/basics-and-definitions/can-they-tow-your-car-for-expired-inspection-in/)
In many states, yes. In Massachusetts the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Massachusetts page before you pay. Expired registration…

- 
### [Can i tow an unregistered vehicle in connecticut?](/questions/basics-and-definitions/can-i-tow-an-unregistered-vehicle-in-connecticut/)
In many states, yes. In Connecticut the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Connecticut page before you pay. Expired registration…

- 
### [Can they tow my car for expired inspection virginia?](/questions/basics-and-definitions/can-they-tow-my-car-for-expired-inspection-virginia/)
In many states, yes. In Virginia the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Virginia page before you pay. Expired registration…

- 
### [Can i tow a unregistered vehicle in utah?](/questions/basics-and-definitions/can-i-tow-a-unregistered-vehicle-in-utah/)
In many states, yes. In Utah the binding figure is set by the state or the city — check the Utah page before you pay. Expired registration…