379.14 IMPOUNDING.

   (a)    Whenever any person operates a motorized bicycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the motorized bicycle may be seized by any police officer and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any motorized bicycle. An impounded motorized bicycle shall not be released to a minor under the age of eighteen years.

   (b)    When any motorized bicycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the motorized bicycle, or, in the event the person is a minor, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the owner of the motorized bicycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the motorized bicycle.

   (c)    Any motorized bicycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code may be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the motorized bicycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under this chapter.

(Ord. 84-35. Passed 9-17-84.)