§ 32-134 — Release of vehicles impounded or immobilized with multiple delinquent parking citations

§ 32-134. - Release of vehicles impounded or immobilized with multiple delinquent parking citations.

(a) If all fines, fees and costs for delinquent parking violations that are attributable to the vehicle have been paid or dismissed, or sufficient bond has been posted, then the vehicle shall be released to the registered owner or authorized representative of the owner in accordance with the provisions of Division 4 of this article. (b) If the current owner of a vehicle that has been immobilized or impounded has satisfactory proof that the vehicle was purchased after the date of all of the delinquent parking citations, the current owner or authorized representative of the owner may provide the title transfer and/or registration documents, or the bill of sale, to a designated representative of the Police Department, who shall authorize the prompt removal of the immobilizing device or impound hold in accordance with the procedures of Section 32-110 of this Code. (c) The Police Department shall authorize one or more officers to remove an impound hold on vehicles that have been impounded pursuant to this division and held for such a length of time that the amount of the impound and storage lien on the vehicle is likely to exceed the value of the vehicle at an auction sale.

(Ord. No. 23904, § 2, 8-4-09)