How long can police keep a hold on a vehicle in impound?

It all depends on the reason for the impound and the local laws regarding the reason for the impound. In Florida, a PRIVATE IMPOUND (not repossession) is to be held 50 days, not including date of impound or date of sale, if the vehicle is three years of age or less. If older than three years of age, a vehicle must be held 35 days not including date of impound or date of sale. The calendar year is used in computing age of vehicle. (Example for 2007: Vehicle year models considered three years of age or less would include 2005, 2006 or 2007 and vehicles 2004 or prior are considered more than three years years of age. Sale dates can be extended but not accelerated.