The police department and all members thereof assigned to traffic duty are hereby authorized to remove and tow away any vehicle illegally parked; including vehicles parked in any place where such parked vehicle creates or constitutes a traffic hazard, blocks an entrance drive, exit drive or driveway, blocks the use of a fire hydrant or obstructs the movement of any emergency vehicle; or in any public place where signs have been legally posted either limiting or prohibiting parking; or any vehicle not parked within designated parking spaces on roadways. Vehicles towed away shall be stored and shall be released to the owner or operator thereof after payment of the applicable towing and storage fees pursuant to section 5-6-4 of this code. (Ord. 2012-22, 11-13-2012)