EXECUTION OF IMMOBILIZATION ORDER.
Austin City Code § 12-5-87
in effect§ 12-5-87 - EXECUTION OF IMMOBILIZATION ORDER.
(A) An immobilization order is executed when a device designed to restrict the normal movement of the motor vehicle has been installed or attached.
(B) An immobilization order may be executed by:
(1) A certified peace officer;
(2) A city parking enforcement officer; or
(3) An employee designated by the municipal court clerk.
(C) At the time of immobilization, the person executing the order of immobilization shall attach to the motor vehicle a conspicuous written notice, on a form provided by the City, that includes the following information:
(1) Notice that the motor vehicle has been immobilized under a court order and that attempted movement may cause damage to the motor vehicle;
(2) Notice that it is unlawful for any person to tamper with, deface, damage, or attempt to remove an immobilization device when it has been installed;
(3) Instructions to obtain a release of the motor vehicle;
(4) Notice that the motor vehicle will be towed and impounded if the owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner does not obtain a release of the motor vehicle from the municipal court by 6:00 p.m. the day the motor vehicle has been immobilized; and
(5) Notice that if the motor vehicle is towed and impounded, the owner shall be responsible for payment of applicable fees for towing, impoundment, and storage in addition to the civil fines, costs, and fees under this chapter.
(D) This section does not restrict or limit the right to tow and impound motor vehicles under other applicable law.
Source: Ord. No. 20250213-026, Pt. 2, 2-24-25.
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_CH12-5STSTPA_ART4IMIMMOVEUNPACI_S12-5-87EXIMORFetched: 10/27/2026