Upon immobilization of an eligible vehicle, a notice shall be affixed to the vehicle in a conspicuous place. Such notice shall warn that the vehicle is immobilized and that any attempt to move the vehicle may result in its damage. The notice shall also state that the unauthorized removal of or damage to the immobilizing restraint is a violation of Sections 16-1 (the Theft statute) and 21-1 of the Illinois Criminal Code (the Criminal Damage to Property statute), 720 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq. The notice also shall provide the following information specifying that a release of the immobilizing restraint may be had by:
(A) Paying all the fines and penalties, if any, on the outstanding complaints for which notice has been sent prior to the date of the immobilization; or
(B) Completing appearance forms on all outstanding parking violation complaints for which notice had been sent prior to the date of the immobilization and depositing collateral in the amount of 50% of the total fines for these outstanding parking violation complaints, or $500, whichever is less.
(Ord. 11-10, passed 11-21-2011)