§ 74.09 CHARGES AND RELEASE OF VEHICLE OR TRAILER.
   (A)   The vehicle or trailer shall be immediately released to the owner(s) or person(s) entitled to lawful possession thereof upon proof a person with valid driving privileges will be operating the vehicle, proof of valid insurance, proof of payment of any outstanding parking fines and fees and proof all towing and storage charges are paid.
   (B)   (1)   A vehicle or trailer towed pursuant to §§ 73.055, 74.02 and 74.04 may only be released to owner(s) or person(s) entitled to lawful possession or control of the vehicle at the time it was towed, or to a person who purchased the vehicle from the owner and who produces written proof of ownership.
      (2)   A vehicle or trailer towed pursuant to §§ 73.055 or 74.02 will be subject to a release fee set by Council resolution.
      (3)   In all cases, adequate evidence of the right of possession of the vehicle or trailer, as determined by the Police Department, must be presented prior to issuing the release of the vehicle or trailer.
(Prior Code, § 6.640) (Ord. 2020-01, passed 1-27-2020; Ord. 2024-04, passed 3-18-2024)