when can police seize cars, if car was left unattended and owner got car drove home can police seize this auto? Person driving car didn't have permission and was arrested for not having licence 3rd time. Car was left unattended and owner didn't know anything about driver having 3 offences, retrived car and drove it home to different county. Owner was not told about happenings just got their property and came home, police called and stated that they were going to seize the car, what rights do I have.