(A) Any motor vehicle which has been ordered removed may, as directed by the Police Chief, be removed to a storage garage or area by the town, or by a tow truck operator if contracted to perform the services for the town.
(B) Whenever a vehicle is removed, the Police Chief shall immediately notify the owner or person entitled to possession, the notice to include the following information:
(1) The description of the vehicle;
(2) The location where the vehicle is stored;
(3) The violation with which the owner is charged, if any;
(4) The procedure the owner must follow to redeem the vehicle; and
(5) The procedure the owner must follow to request a judicial probable-cause hearing on the removal.
(C) The town shall attempt to give the notice by telephone, and in all cases it shall be given in writing and either personally delivered or sent by first class mail.
(D) If the vehicle is registered in the state, the notice shall be given within 24 hours of removal of the vehicle. If the vehicle is not registered in this state, notice shall be given within 72 hours of removal.
(E) The Police Chief shall make reasonable efforts, including checking the vehicle identification number, to determine the owner or proper party to receive notice.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2009)