(A) Any abandoned, nuisance or junked motor vehicle which has been ordered removed, may, as directed by the town, be removed to a storage garage or by the tow truck operator or towing business contracted by the town to perform towing and storage of the vehicles. The authorized town official shall immediately notify the last known registered owner of the vehicle, such notice to include: vehicle description, location of storage, any applicable violation, the procedure to redeem the vehicle and the procedure to request a probable cause hearing on the removal.
(B) The town shall provide notification by written notice to the last known address of the vehicle owner. If the removed vehicle does not have a valid registration or registration plates, the town shall make reasonable efforts, including checking the vehicle identification number, to determine the last known registered owner of the vehicle.
(1979 Code, § F-2-10)