§ 10.70.020. General regulations.

A.

This chapter shall not replace or otherwise abrogate any existing state or federal laws or village ordinances.

B.

The owner (or his agent(s)) shall be subject to all fees set forth in this chapter in addition to any penalties that may be assessed by a court of law for the underlying violations.

C.

This chapter shall not apply to a vehicle which was stolen at the time of impoundment so long as the theft was reported to appropriate police authorities within twenty-four hours of its discovery.

D.

Fees for towing and storage of a vehicle under this chapter shall be those approved by the chief of police and shall be uniform for all similarly situated vehicles. Such fees shall be in addition to (1) any other penalties assessed relating to the underlying activities giving rise to the tow/impound or (2) arising from the towing or storage, or both.

E.

Vehicles shall not be impounded where applicable law does not specifically provide for the seizure and towing of the vehicle and an authorized, lawful and unimpaired driver is available to promptly remove the vehicle from the location of an arrest.

(Ord. No. 2014-6, § 1, 5-17-2014)