(a) Whenever a police officer has reasonable suspicion to believe that a motor vehicle is being used in violation of this chapter, the officer shall provide for the impoundment and towing of such motor vehicle, except as provided in Section 464.04. The officer shall notify the person found to be in possession of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation, if there is such a person, and the registered owner of such motor vehicle, of the impoundment and of the registered owner's right to pay the administrative fee as set forth in Section 464.06.
(b) Upon towing and impoundment of the motor vehicle, the Police Department shall maintain a record of the vehicle towed, including the following information concerning the impounded vehicle:
(1) The color;
(2) The year of manufacture;
(3) The manufacturer's trade name;
(4) The manufacturer's series name;
(5) The body style;
(6) The vehicle identification number;
(7) The license plate;
(8) The license plate number;
(9) The registration sticker year;
(10) The registration number displayed;
(11) The date and hour of the towing;
(12) The location from which the vehicle was towed;
(13) The location to which the vehicle was towed;
(14) The reason for the towing; and
(15) The City employee authorizing the towing.
(Ord. 98-16 Passed 4-6-98.)