(A) Impoundment. A police officer may impound any vehicle operated, standing, or parked in violation of ordinances of the city or statutes of the state. In deciding whether to impound such vehicle, a police officer shall make a discretionary determination as to the necessity for impoundment and removal of such vehicle.
(B) Towing. Any vehicle impounded by a police officer may be summarily towed and removed by officers of the Police Department or persons employed or designated by the Department. No notice need be given to the owner or operator of the impounded vehicle prior to its towing and removal. An impounded vehicle may be stored in any location available to the Police Department. The city shall not be responsible for any damage to impounded vehicles removed in accordance with provisions of this chapter. An impounded vehicle will not be released until the fees for towing and storage are paid in addition to any fine imposed for the violation of law which caused the impoundment of the vehicle.
(Ord. 16-2, passed 8-8-2001) Penalty, see § 71.99