Ask Axios: Is the CPD impound lot really full?

By the numbers: The Columbus Division of Police's impound lot can hold about 3,500 to 3,600 vehicles, a spokesperson tells us.

• About 200 spaces are reserved for "city projects," such as cars that aren't moved prior to street sweeping.
• Another 270 are reserved for "critical impounds," such as homicides and fatal crashes.

State of play: The division hasn't been towing vehicles for other parking violations this year "to ensure that space remains available for critical impounds."

• The spokesperson didn't answer whether the division would consider pausing towing cars for street sweeping — like the 350 towed in the University District — to make additional room.

What they're saying: "The division is currently working to reduce the number of vehicles in the impound lot and return to normal operations."

Of note: Vehicle owners will still receive citations for parking violations. Drivers should continue to follow parking rules and report abandoned vehicles, police say.