A. Whenever a police officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle is an "unlawful vehicle", as defined in this chapter, the police officer may authorize the towing of the vehicle to a facility authorized by the village. Said vehicle shall be impounded pending the completion of the hearing provided for herein, unless the owner of the vehicle posts with the village a cash bond equivalent to the applicable civil liability, as set forth above, to secure the release of the vehicle and pays the towing and storage fees. Vehicles that are held as evidence or subject to article 36 or 36.5 of the Illinois criminal code or narcotics forfeiture act may not be released upon posting of bond.
B. The village shall provide written notice, via personal service or certified mail, within ten (10) days of the seizure, tow and impoundment to the owner or lessee of the unlawful vehicle as registered with the Illinois secretary of state, or other state driver's license authority, as well as any lienholder of record. If the unlawful vehicle is not registered with the secretary of state, notice shall be sent to the most recent owner of record at the most recent address by first class mail. The notice shall state the following:
1. A description of the unlawful vehicle, the date the vehicle was seized, towed and impounded, the reason(s) therefor, and the location of the impounded vehicle.
2. The date, time and location of the administrative hearing.
3. That the failure to appear at a hearing shall result in a finding of liability to the village for the applicable administrative fee.
4. If applicable, that the unlawful vehicle may be released upon the owner posting the applicable bond with the village. (Ord. 2014-45, 7-24-2014, eff. 9-1-2014)