Impoundment of motor vehicles involved in certain criminal acts

Summary

This ordinance establishes regulations for the impoundment of motor vehicles involved in certain criminal acts, including fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, driving under the influence, and reckless driving. The ordinance sets forth the procedures for seizure and impoundment, notice, hearings, penalties, and disposition of impounded vehicles. The ordinance also provides for a penalty of $250.00 and the payment of applicable towing and storage fees.

Details

Subject

Impoundment of motor vehicles involved in certain criminal acts

Summary

This ordinance establishes regulations for the impoundment of motor vehicles involved in certain criminal acts, including fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, driving under the influence, and reckless driving. The ordinance sets forth the procedures for seizure and impoundment, notice, hearings, penalties, and disposition of impounded vehicles. The ordinance also provides for a penalty of $250.00 and the payment of applicable towing and storage fees.

Action Type

amend

Vote Detail

Passed by the City Council with the following votes: YES - 7, NO - 0, ABSENT - 0, PRESENT - 7

Vote Result

passed

Adoption Date

2025-01-03

Enacting Body

City Council of the City of Assumption

Effective Date

2025-01-03

Ordinance Number

Ord. 2025