The full text of G.S. 20-219.12 (Option to pay or post bond), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 7A: Post-Towing Procedures.
§ 20-219.12. Option to pay or post bond.
At any stage in the proceedings, including before the probable cause hearing, the owner may obtain possession of his vehicle by:
(1) Paying the towing fee, or
(2) Posting a bond for double the amount of the towing fee. (1983, c. 420, s. 2.)
Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-219.12 as published by the North Carolina General Assembly (Chapter 20 PDF, retrieved November 10, 2026). Verify the current version on ncleg.gov ↗.
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