(a) Whenever any person operates a bicycle in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the bicycle may be seized by any member of the Police Department, and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle at the Police Station for a period of time not to exceed thirty days.
(b) When any bicycle has been seized and so impounded, written notice or personal service shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle. In the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, then such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle and the length of time the Chief has declared that it be impounded.
(c) Any bicycle impounded under the provisions of this chapter shall be surrendered to the owner or the parent or guardian of any minor after the expiration of impounding time set by the Chief of Police and upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle. Nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any other penalty that may be imposed.
(Ord. 1963-13. Passed 4-8-63.)