(A) Whenever a police officer has reason to believe that a motor vehicle is subject to seizure and impoundment, the police officer shall provide for the towing of the motor vehicle to a facility authorized by the village. This subchapter shall not apply if the motor vehicle used in the violation was stolen at the time and the theft was reported to the appropriate police authorities within 24 hours after the theft was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered.
(B) At the time the vehicle is towed, the village shall notify, or make a reasonable attempt to notify, the owner, lessee, or person identifying himself or herself as the owner or lessee of the motor vehicle, or any person who is found to be in control of the motor vehicle at the time of the alleged offense, if there is such a person, of the fact of the seizure and of the motor vehicle owner’s or lessee’s right to an administrative hearing.
(C) The village shall also provide notice that the motor vehicle will remain impounded pending the completion of an administrative hearing, unless the owner or lessee of the motor vehicle or a lienholder posts with the village a bond equal to the administrative fee as provided by this subchapter and pays for all towing and storage charges.
(Ord. 1822, passed 5-7-2018)