CHAPTER 13
IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES

SECTION:

15-1301: Purpose and effect of impoundment provisions.

15-1302: Place of impoundment.

15-1303: Duration of impoundment.

15-1304: Police granted authority to impound vehicles.

15-1305: Disabled vehicles.

15-1306: Vehicles on bridge.

15-1307: Arrest and detention of driver of vehicle.

15-1308: Vehicle constitutes traffic hazard.

15-1309: Illegal trespass by vehicle.

15-1310: Vehicles parked overtime.

15-1311: Vehicles blocking fire exits or hydrants.

15-1312: Vehicles parked in intersection.

15-1313: Stolen vehicles; recovery by police.

15-1314: Vehicles with outstanding traffic citations.

15-1301: PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF IMPOUNDMENT PROVISIONS:

The impoundment of vehicles under authority of the provisions of this chapter shall be construed as an enforcement procedure for protection of the public peace, safety and welfare, and the safeguarding of property, and shall be used generally for the prevention and removal of traffic hazards, prevention and abatement of public nuisances arising from traffic law violations, protection of the public rights in the use of streets and thoroughfares from obstructions placed and left in derogation of those rights, and for safeguarding and protecting recovered stolen vehicles. (Prior Code, Chapter 20)

State Law Reference: Grounds for removal of vehicles on highways by state, 47 O.S. Section 955; removal of abandoned vehicles on private property, 47 O.S. Section 954A.

15-1302: PLACE OF IMPOUNDMENT:

Every vehicle that is impounded under the provisions of this chapter shall be removed to the nearest garage or place of safekeeping that is approved by the state and designated by the city manager, and to no other place. (Prior Code, Chapter 20)