Motion And Order For Release Of Vehicle {DC-499}

FORM DC-499 - MOTION AND ORDER FOR RELEASE OF VEHICLE. This form is used in the Commonwealth of Virginia when a motor vehicle has been impounded or immobilized due to certain violations of the Virginia Code, such as driving with a suspended or revoked license, driving under the influence, or exhibition driving. This form allows either the registered owner or the operator of the vehicle to petition the General District Court for a judicial review of the impoundment or immobilization. The petitioner may request that the court release the vehicle if they can show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that there was no probable cause for the arrest or warrant, or that they were unaware of the driver’s license status or did not consent to the vehicle’s operation. If the owner demonstrates that their household has only one vehicle and that the impoundment would cause a substantial hardship, the court may allow an early release. The form also outlines conditions under which the Commonwealth may be required to reimburse the costs of impoundment and notes the responsibilities of vehicle owners and potential criminal penalties for knowingly allowing unlicensed or suspended drivers to operate their vehicles. Va. Code § 46.2-301.1. www.FormsWorkflow.com