§ 26-230. Reports of police officer.

It shall be the duty of the police officer to make an automobile impoundment report on all impounded vehicles. This report shall give the description of the vehicle with an inventory of any personal properties visible at the time of impoundment. The description and inventory must include the make and license number of the motor vehicle and a statement of the condition of damaged parts. The report shall include the date, time, location and reason for impoundment and any further information which the police chief shall deem necessary and advisable. The original and one copy of the automobile impoundment report will be retained by the police department, and two copies will be delivered to the pound keeper. Traffic citations may be issued by the police officers for violations of law which resulted in the towing and impoundment of a vehicle.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1410.08; Ord. No. 1403; Ord. No. 1403-A1, 12-14-1983)