A. When a peace officer determines that a vehicle or trailer parked in violation of this chapter must be moved to avoid public inconvenience, ensure public safety, or remove if abandoned, the peace officer is authorized to move, remove, or impound the vehicle or trailer, or to order the owner or operator of the vehicle or trailer to move or remove it.
B. A peace officer who causes a vehicle or trailer to be removed under this section shall have the vehicle or trailer removed by a tow truck service that meets the standards established by title 72, chapter 9, Motor Safety Carrier Act, as amended.
C. The City shall not be liable for any lost, damaged, or stolen items or damage to any vehicle or trailer moved, removed, or impounded pursuant to this section.
D. The registered owner of a vehicle or trailer moved, removed, or impounded under this section is strictly liable for all related costs. (Ord. 2019-01, 6-4-2019)