Initial impound is only for 48hrs. Then they can apply to a magistrate to impound the vehicle for 3 months. I figured they wouldn't apply to the magistrate until I went to court. So after the initial 48hrs I went and got the car out. I am not allowed to modify, sell or dispose of the vehicle in the meantime as doing so is considered an offence. The day after I got the car out the officer that pulled me over came to my house and gave me the summons for their application to the magistrate which will be on the same day as I go to court. Most people don't read the impound notice and when they go to court the 3 months starts from the court date and they end up having to pay 4-5 months worth of impound fees.