A. Authorization: If the registered owner of an immobilized eligible vehicle does not secure release of the vehicle within forty eight (48) hours after immobilization pursuant either to subsection 6-16-8A of this Chapter or to subsection 6-16-11A of this Chapter, then the Police Department shall be authorized to tow and impound that vehicle.
B. Towing: An immobilized eligible vehicle shall be towed only by the Police Department or by outside forces approved by the Police Chief. Towing of an eligible vehicle shall be authorized only by the Police Chief or his or her authorized designee, and shall be undertaken only in compliance with this Chapter.
C. Impoundment: An immobilized eligible vehicle that is towed pursuant to this Chapter shall be impounded only at a facility approved by the Police Chief and shall be impounded only until claimed or disposed of pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter and State statutes.
D. No Limitation: Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit the towing of vehicles in accordance with article II of chapter 4 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/4-210 et seq. (12-13-94)