Whenever any minor under the age of 18 years operates a bicycle or motorized bicycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle may be seized by any member of the Police Department and impounded. A bicycle or motorized bicycle so impounded shall be surrendered to the owner, or if the owner if a minor, to the parents or guardians of such minor, and no charge shall be made. A full explanation of the reason for the impounding shall be made to the owner, parent or guardian. A complete record of each such impounding shall be kept by the officer in charge or whoever is appointed to keep such records.
(Ord. 8975-2003. Passed 3-18-03.)