(A) A vehicle left upon a city street for three (3) consecutive days shall be presumed to be abandoned, and the Chief of Police shall cause such vehicle that is fit for future use to be removed by some person engaged in the business of storing or towing motor vehicles and the provisions of KRS 376.275 shall apply in disposing of the vehicle. Any money obtained in disposing of a vehicle that is in excess of any liens shall be paid by the seller to the owner and if the owner cannot be located, the excess money shall escheat to the state pursuant to the provisions of KRS Chapter 393. A vehicle shall be registered or transferred in the county where the sale is conducted upon an affidavit by the seller that the provisions of KRS 376.275 have been met. The affidavit shall contain information as prescribed by the transportation cabinet.
(B) If a vehicle that is presumed abandoned under subsection (A) of this section is, in the opinion of the Chief of Police, unfit for future use, the Chief of Police may dispose of it immediately in a manner as it deems appropriate.
(C) When a motor vehicle has been involuntarily towed or transported pursuant to order of police, the Chief of Police shall attempt to ascertain from the Transportation Cabinet the identity of the registered owner of the motor vehicle or lessor of a motor carrier as defined in KRS Chapter 281 and within ten (10) business days of the removal shall, by certified mail, attempt to notify the registered owner at the address of record of the make, model, license number and vehicle identification number of the vehicle and of the location of the vehicle, and the requirements for securing the release of said motor vehicle.
(Ord. 2001-2, passed 5-16-01) Penalty, see § 72.99