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Police report: February saw hundreds of citations and continued towing of unregistered vehicles
Summary
Indian Trail police reported 786 traffic tickets in February, ongoing towing of vehicles with fictitious tags or no registration, and a recent uptick in vehicle break-ins in apartment complexes; officers advised precautions and a process for vehicle release through towing firms.
Indian Trail police provided a monthly traffic and enforcement summary noting 786 total written citations and warnings in February and ongoing efforts to remove vehicles with fictitious tags, no registration or no insurance from town streets.
Captain Malls said officers wrote 72 warnings and 614 citations for a total of 786 traffic actions in February. He said the department is continuing a campaign targeting fictitious license plates and vehicles lacking registration or insurance and that many towed vehicles are subsequently recovered in Charlotte.
If a vehicle is found without proper registration or insurance, the department calls a contracted record/towing service to remove the vehicle. The towing firms require proof of ownership, a valid North Carolina tag, a valid driver's license and insurance to release a vehicle; the police do not set towing fees, which are set by the tow companies.
Captain Malls also reported recent increases in vehicle break-ins and urged residents to remove valuables from cars, lock doors, and report suspicious activity. The department encouraged residents to call for deputy assistance if they see panhandlers or solicitation activity and noted coordination with code enforcement around permits for solicitation.
