Reclaiming vehicles.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 161.06
in effectSec. 161.06. - Reclaiming vehicles.
(a) As soon as practicable after the removal and impoundment of any vehicle parked in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the police chief shall cause to be notified, in writing, the person known to be the owner of such vehicle by the registration thereof, of the following facts:
(1) A general description of the vehicle together with the license plate number;
(2) The date and approximate time of removal, the reason for removal, the location to which removed, and the contact information of the entity to which the vehicle was removed; and
(3) The charge for such removal, which shall not exceed the amount for towing agreed upon in any current contract between the city and a contract tower, impound lot fees, plus a daily storage fee and costs as approved by the city council.
(b) The aforesaid notice will be mailed to the registered owner within five (5) business days of the day of the tow.
(c) Before any vehicle removed and stored shall be reclaimed, the owner or other claimant shall satisfactorily identify himself or herself and establish his or her right, title or interest in or to the vehicle and right to possession thereof and shall further pay all costs or charges in connection with the removal and storage of such vehicle and notice thereof.
(d) The payment of such charges shall not relieve the owner or other person responsible for such violation from the payment of any fine or penalty for violation of the provisions of this or any other applicable ordinance of the City of Saint Paul.
(Code 1956, § 149.06; C.F. No. 07-1107, § 1, 12-12-07; Ord. No. 11-88, § 1, 9-28-11; Ord. No. 23-4, § 2, 1-18-23)
Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILECO_TITXVPA_CH161PADUEM_S161.06REVEFetched: 11/1/2026