(A) It is the policy of this Department that no cars will be towed, except under the following circumstances:
(1) If the vehicle is a road hazard requiring immediate attention where a reasonable attempt has been made to contact the registered owner;
(2) If the vehicle is positioned or located in such a manner as to restrict or hinder authorized emergency personnel in the performance of their duties;
(3) If the vehicle is the instrumentality or contains the evidence of a criminal offense, and the towing is done to protect or preserve evidence;
(4) If the vehicle does not conform to legal guidelines for usage on public highways, as prescribed by the State Vehicle Code, being 625 ILCS 5, where a citation is issued for the violation;
(5) If the vehicle meets statutory guidelines which describe the removal of abandoned vehicles;
(6) If the driver of a disabled vehicle or its registered owner refuses to accept responsibility for its safety or the safety of personal property contained therein, the vehicle may be towed with the approval of the driver or registered owner of the vehicle. If, however, the disabled vehicle is not removed within the time limits prescribed by village ordinance, the officer may remove said vehicle from the roadway; or
(7) If there is a valid court order authorizing the towing of a specific vehicle.
(B) If a vehicle is properly parked and is not a road hazard, and if the driver or registered owner of the vehicle accepts the responsibility for its welfare, the vehicle should not be towed as long as it does not violate village ordinances for abandoned, unlicensed or inoperable motor vehicles. Before towing the vehicle, the officer will attempt to notify the registered owner of intent to tow.
(Prior Code, § 33.29) (Ord. 07-03-03, passed 3-12-2007)