Towing Issues: traffic-stop tow from private property, driving without insurance, best guess

Question
Hi - I live in Oregon and was recently pulled over for a traffic violation.  I pulled into a private parking lot and the officer followed me there.  Because I did not have insurance, he towed my car. Can he legally tow my car from private property? Thanks for any thoughts.  Ashley

Answer
Yes is the answer you did not want to hear.

Driving without insurance is very serious and they have taken steps to handle the issue.
Impounding vehicles to prevent you from driving it again is the way. Now as to the tow from the private lot.  I would hope you would not of stopped in the middle of the road and left the vehicle blocking traffic.  Most everyone who drives wants to get out of the way and be safe when stopped.  That usually is parking lots.

Now the reason for the tow is also safekeeping of the vehicle.  You have seen the vehicles parked beside the road which are vandalized or even been in accidents by people running into them.  
Since you are in Oregon, my best guess is Portland.  You will have to get the insurance, then go to the police station show them proof, pay a fee for the release paperwork and then you are able to go to the tow company and pay the fee for towing and storage before you are able to get the vehicle..