(a) Whenever any person operates a bicycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle may be seized by any member of the Police Department, and such member shall have the authority to impound any bicycle.
(b) When any bicycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be given forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle. In the event the person is a minor under the age of 18 years, such notice shall be given 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.
(c) Any bicycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership or proper identification, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under Sections 408.01 and 408.02.
(d) It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles impounded, if known.