FAQs • Taylor, MI • CivicEngage

What are the reporting requirements if I’ve been involved in a traffic collision?: Traffic collision report will be taken by the Taylor Police Department when one of the following reporting criteria is met:
- A person involved in the traffic collision has been injured (complaining of pain is considered an injury) or dies.
- One of the drivers is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- One of the drivers has fled the location without stopping to exchange information or check on the welfare of the other parties involved.
- City property is involved (city vehicle, light post, signal light, etc.)

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Police - Traffic Related Questions

1. Where do I pay my traffic ticket?: All traffic fines are to be paid directly to the 23rd District Court. The Police Department WILL NOT accept citations or payments.

2. My car was towed or impounded by the police. What do I need to do to get it back?: For more information please visit our Impoundment page.

3. I understand that the City holds auctions of seized and/or abandoned property. Where and when are they?: Auctions are held on an as-needed basis. Information on auctions are typically advertised in the local newspapers, the marquee at the Sheridan Center and on this website.

4. How do I contest a traffic citation?: Your citation will indicate on the back the procedure for contesting a ticket. You have 10 days to schedule a court date with the 23rd District Court if contesting a violation.

5. I lost my traffic citation, what do I do?: Contact the 23rd District Court at 734-374-1334. They will be able to find the original violation information.

6. How do I contest a parking ticket?: Call the 23rd District Court to set up a court date.

7. How do I find out if my vehicle has been towed?: If the vehicle was towed by the Taylor Police Department you can call 734-287-6611. Your vehicle may also have been towed from private property by an independent towing service and the local police department should also be able to locate that information.

8. What can be done about illegally parked or abandoned vehicles on my street?: You can call the police department and an officer can determine if the vehicle is in fact in violation. If so, a warning and/or violation can be issued to the registered owner.

9. What should I do if I have been involved in a traffic accident?: Please visit our Traffic Accidents page.

10. What are the reporting requirements if I’ve been involved in a traffic collision?: Traffic collision report will be taken by the Taylor Police Department when one of the following reporting criteria is met:
- A person involved in the traffic collision has been injured (complaining of pain is considered an injury) or dies.
- One of the drivers is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- One of the drivers has fled the location without stopping to exchange information or check on the welfare of the other parties involved.
- City property is involved (city vehicle, light post, signal light, etc.)