(A) General.
(1) It shall be the duty of the Street Commissioner and other police officers of the town to impound any motor vehicle found in violation of this chapter.
(2) Such officer may remove such vehicle or cause it to be removed to the town garage or to a private garage or place as may be authorized by the Council of the town, pursuant to a contract with such private garage or place.
(1982 Code, Title III, Ch. 9, § 4)
(B) Impoundment at risk of owner. The removal of a motor vehicle pursuant to this chapter shall be accomplished with reasonable care, but otherwise shall be at the risk of the owner.
(1982 Code, Title III, Ch. 9, § 5)
(C) Expenses to be born by owner and payment prerequisite to release. The expenses of, and resulting from, the removal and storage of a motor vehicle pursuant to this chapter shall be borne by the owner and before surrendering such vehicle, such expenses shall be paid by or for such owner for the use and benefit of the town; said expenses to be determined by the expense incurred by the town in the impoundment of said motor vehicle pursuant to this chapter and any storage costs for storage of such impounded vehicle.
(1982 Code, Title III, Ch. 9, § 6)
(D) Release.
(1) Vehicles impounded pursuant to this chapter shall be released only upon order of the Street Commissioner, who is hereby authorized to make such a release, or by any other such person who may be from time to time authorized by resolution of the Council of the town to make such a release.
(2) In lieu of impoundment pursuant to this chapter, the Street Commissioner of the town may issue a citation upon the owner or operator or any motor vehicle parked in violation of this chapter.
(1982 Code, Title III, Ch. 9, § 7)
(Ord. passed 9-10-1979; Ord. passed 12-11-1995)