Whenever any vehicle is found to be parked or stopped in violation of the restrictions of this chapter, the Chief of Police and/or Superintendent of Public Works may issue instructions to an authorized towing service to remove the vehicle from the street to a place of safety, or other location as may be designated by the township concerning the towing and impoundment of vehicles. Within 24 hours after the removal of such vehicle, notice of the fact that such vehicle has been impounded shall be sent by the Township Police Department to the owner of record. The notice shall designate the place from which the vehicle was removed, the reason for its removal and impounding and advising where the vehicle has been impounded. Such notice shall state that the payment of such towing and storage charges, unless such payment is made under protest, shall be final and conclusive and shall constitute a waiver of any right to recover the money so paid. The notice shall contain the words “if the towing and storage charges are paid under protest the owner or operator shall be entitled to a hearing on the matter before the Magisterial District Judge.” In addition to the fines provided herein, the owner of any towed and/or impounded vehicle shall be responsible for paying any and all towing and storage charges before taking possession of the vehicle.
(Ord. 246, passed 1-14-2021) Penalty, see § 73.99