Administrative impoundment proceedings.
Riverside Municipal Code § 9.30.080
in effect9.30.080 - Administrative impoundment proceedings.
A. Application. The provisions of this section shall apply only to nuisance vehicles actually seized, pursuant to a valid arrest of the driver, for a violation under the authority of this chapter.
B. Factual determination. The Hearing Officer shall determine from the police reports and other relevant information, if any, whether the factual circumstances surrounding the seizure warrant impoundment of the seized vehicle.
C. Notice of administrative proceedings.
1. In those instances where a 30 day impound is warranted, a Riverside Police Department representative shall cause a notice of administrative proceedings to be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each potential claimant identified by the Riverside Police Department. Personal service shall not be required. This notice shall be accompanied by a claim form.
2. The notice of administrative proceedings shall include the following:
a. The vehicle and seizure information presented in the notice of seizure;
b. Notice that administrative impoundment proceedings have begun and can be opposed only by filing a claim opposing impoundment, the time limits for filing the claim, and instructions for filing and serving the claim; and
c. Notice that failure to properly file and serve the claim will result in impoundment of the vehicle for 30 days.
(Ord. 7181 § 1, 2012; Ord. 6780 § 1, 2005 (part); Ord. 6648 § 1, 2003)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT9PESAMO_CH9.30SEIMNUVE_9.30.080ADIMPRFetched: 11/1/2026