The provisions of this chapter are in addition to and shall not replace or otherwise abrogate any existing State or Federal laws or any ordinance that relates to the 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 a court for any criminal charges related to the violations set forth in § 78.02 of this chapter. This section shall not apply if:
(A) The motor vehicle used in the violation was stolen at the time of the violation and the theft was reported to the appropriate police authorities within 24 hours after the theft was discovered;
(B) 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) The motor vehicle is subject to successful forfeiture proceedings under ILCS Ch. 725, Act 150, §§ 1 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. 09-23, passed 11-10-09)