This subchapter is in addition to and shall not replace or otherwise abrogate any existing state or federal laws or any ordinance that relates to the seizure of impoundment of motor vehicles. Any fee provided for in this seizure or impoundment of motor vehicles, and any fee provided for in this chapter shall be in addition to any and all penalties that may be assessed or imposed by the court for any criminal charges. This section shall not apply:
(A) If the motor vehicle used in the violation was stolen at the time of the violation and verifiable proof of the theft is provided to the city;
(B) If the motor vehicle is operated as a common carrier as defined by applicable law and the violation occurs without the knowledge of the person in control of the motor vehicle; or
(C) If the motor vehicle is subject to successful forfeiture proceedings under ILCS Ch. 725, Act 50, §§ l et seq., as amended (“Drug Asset Forfeiture Procedure Act”), ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, §§ 36-1 et seq., as amended (“Seizure and Forfeiture of Vessels, Vehicles and Aircraft”); or other state or federal forfeiture laws.
(Ord. 2684, passed 4-24-2017)