(A) Before the owner or other person lawfully entitled to possession of any vehicle that has been impounded under the provisions of this subchapter or any other provision of law may recover such vehicle, such person shall present to the police officer evidence of such person’s identity and right to possession of the vehicle, shall sign a receipt for its return, and shall pay the costs of:
(1) An impoundment fee;
(2) Towing charges;
(3) Preservation charges;
(4) Storage charges; and
(5) Notice charges.
(B) The amount of the charges specified in divisions (A)(1) through (A)(5) above shall be set by the City Council. The notice charges shall be limited to the actual cost.
(C) If a hearing is requested under § 90.068(A)(5), the owner or person lawfully entitled to possession of the vehicle shall be permitted to secure the immediate release of the vehicle upon posting a cash bond in an amount equal to the sum of:
(1) The fees required by division (A) above; and
(2) The amount of the fine or penalty for each violation for which there is an outstanding or otherwise unsettled traffic violation notice or warrant.
(Prior Code, § 3-10-5)
Statutory reference
Similar provisions, see Iowa Code § 321.89(3)(a)