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At any stage in the proceedings, including before the probable-cause hearing, the owner may obtain possession of the removed vehicle by paying the towing fee, including any storage charges, or by posting a bond for double the amount of the fees and charges to the tow truck operator or towing business having custody of the removed vehicle. Upon regaining possession of a vehicle, the owner or person entitled to the possession of the vehicle shall not allow or engage in further violations of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 1-9-2024)
Any abandoned, nuisance or junked motor vehicle that is not claimed by the owner or other party entitled to possession will be disposed of by the tow truck operator or towing business having custody of the vehicle. Disposition of a vehicle shall be carried out in coordination with the city and in accordance with G.S. Ch. 44A, Art. 1.
(Ord. passed 1-9-2024)
No person shall be held to answer in any criminal or civil action to any owner or other person legally entitled to possession of any junked, abandoned or hazardous motor vehicle for disposing of the vehicle as provided in this chapter.
(Ord. passed 1-9-2024)
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