### Question
Can you define what impoundment” or “impounding means?


### Answer
**Impoundment” or “impounding** is defined as the following in *49 U.S.C. § 521*:

> the seizing and taking into custody of a commercial motor vehicle or the immobilizing of a commercial motor vehicle through the attachment of a locking device or other mechanical or electronic means

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 521*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AUTHORITY > SUBCHAPTER II-PENALTIES**

