IMPOUNDMENT OR REMOVAL OF VEHICLE.
Austin City Code § 12-1-53
in effect§ 12-1-53 - IMPOUNDMENT OR REMOVAL OF VEHICLE.
(A) A police officer or parking enforcement officer may impound a vehicle found in violation of:
(1) City Code Section 12-5-35 (Parking Areas Designated for Person with Disabilities);
(2) Chapter 545 (Operation and Movement of Vehicles), Subchapter G (Stopping, Standing, and Parking) of the Texas Transportation Code;
(3) Section 681.011 (Offenses; Presumption) of the Texas Transportation Code; or
(4) City Code Section 12-5-43 (Transit Priority Lanes).
(B) A police officer may impound a vehicle whose location or condition creates an immediate threat to the safety of persons or property.
Source: 1992 Code Section 16-2-2(C); Ord. 031204-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20140123-052, Pt. 1, 1-23-14.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12TRRE_CH12-1TRREAD_ART5EN_S12-1-53IMREVEFetched: 10/27/2026
