A vehicle may be courtesy towed or impounded without giving prior notice to its owner under the following circumstances:
a. Where the vehicle creates a hazardous condition on the roadway and the owner/operator is unable or unwilling to move the vehicle.
b. When a vehicle is left unattended (abandoned) upon a City street for three (3) consecutive days pursuant to KRS 189.751 or upon a State highway for three (3) consecutive days pursuant to KRS 189.753;
c. When removal is necessary if the vehicle impedes the response of Public Safety officials.
d. When removal is necessary if the vehicle is impeding a public special event or planned roadway construction or maintenance activity where no parking signs have been posted by City officials.
The Police Department is further authorized to impound vehicles pursuant to applicable Kentucky Revised Statutes.
(Ord. BG2001-46, 10/16/2001; Ord. BG2010-39, 12/21/2010; Ord. BG2019-53, 12/17/2019)