A. A police officer who reasonably believes that a person is operating a motor vehicle on any highway or premises open to the public without either of the following may, without prior notice, order the vehicle impounded until a person with right to possession of the vehicle complies with the conditions for release or the vehicle is ordered released by the tow hearings officer:
1. Being insured while driving the vehicle under a motor vehicle liability insurance policy that meets the requirements described under O.R.S. 806.080; or
2. The person or the owner of the vehicle providing the Department of Transportation with other satisfactory proof of compliance with the financial responsibility requirements of this state in violation of O.R.S. 806.010.
B. A vehicle impounded under this chapter shall be released to a person entitled to lawful possession upon proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements for the vehicle, payment to the police agency of a fee and payment of any towing and storage charges. Proof shall be presented to the City Police Department, which shall authorize the person storing the vehicle to release it upon payment of the charges. This fee shall be set forth by resolution.
(Am. Ord. 1327, passed 5-19-2010)