(A) A motor vehicle that is used in the commission of the offense of driving without a valid license or permit in violation of Section 6-101 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/6-101) shall be subject to seizure and impoundment pursuant to this section. In addition, the owner of record of any such vehicle shall be liable to the Village for an administrative penalty of $500 plus any applicable towing and storage fees. This section shall not apply if the vehicle used in the violation was stolen at the time and the theft was reported to the appropriate police authorities within 24 hours after the theft was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered; or if the vehicle was operating as a common carrier and the violation occurred without the knowledge of the person in control of the vehicle.
(B) Whenever a police officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle is subject to seizure and impoundment pursuant to this section, the police officer shall provide for the towing of the vehicle to a facility controlled by the village or its agent. When the vehicle is towed, the police officer shall notify the person who is found to be in control of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation, if there is such a person, of the fact of the seizure and the vehicle owner's right to request a hearing to be conducted pursuant to § 39.14 of this Code.
(C) The provisions of § 39.14 of this Code shall apply to any motor vehicle seized and impounded pursuant to this section.
(Ord. C0-04-8, passed 3-1-2004)