Code 3511 refers to which of the following descriptions?

• A. A vehicle towed for a parking violation
• B. An emergency alert code
• C. A vehicle impounded for 30 days due to lack of insurance, proof of registration, or the driver not having a valid driver's license
• D. A vehicle repossessed due to loan default

Answer: (C)

Code 3511 describes an impounded vehicle held for 30 days when the driver lacks insurance, lacks proof of registration, or does not have a valid driver’s license. The purpose of this code is to show a police-initiated hold that prevents the vehicle from being operated until those deficiencies are corrected. The 30-day period gives the owner time to obtain insurance, obtain or show valid registration, or secure a valid license before the vehicle is released. This is distinct from towing a vehicle for a parking violation, which is an immediate consequence of the violation and not a fixed 30-day impound. An emergency alert code isn’t about impounding a vehicle, and repossession for loan default is a civil matter with the lender, not a police-imposed 30-day impound for licensing or registration issues.