(a) An order filed by a hearing officer under this article, or a final judgment of the municipal court after appeal, may be enforced by:
(1) Impounding the vehicle;
(2) Placing a device (“boot”) that prohibits the movement of a motor vehicle on the vehicle that is the subject of the order filed;
(3) An additional fine if not paid within the specified time;
(4) Denial of parking permits; or
(5) Refusing to allow the registrations of the vehicle as provided by applicable state law.
(b) Provided, however, that no vehicle shall be impounded or immobilized under this article unless:
(1) The offender has three or more delinquent unpaid citations; and
(2) Written notice is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle at least 14 days before the vehicle is impounded or immobilized, said notice to inform the registered owner of the vehicle’s eligibility of immobilization or impoundment. Said notice shall also inform the owner of his or her right to submit information to the hearing officer regarding the propriety of the immobilization or impoundment of the vehicle.
(Ord. 10107, § 2, passed 5-3-1988; Ord. 10160, § 4, passed 8-30-1988; Ord. 19947-10-2011, § 1A, passed 10-25-2011)