All peace officers of the state are authorized and directed to cause all motor vehicles located upon any portion of the streets in the city in violation of the terms of this subchapter to be removed from the streets. The city shall have a lien upon each of the motor vehicles so removed for the cost of removal; and the city or any person on its behalf may retain possession of the motor vehicles until the cost of removal has been paid to the city.
(Ord. 1978-26, passed 9-14-78)