Chapter 10.06
MOTOR VEHICLE IMPOUNDMENT

Sections:

10.06.010    Authorization to impound.

10.06.020    Redemption.

10.06.010 Authorization to impound.

A. The city adopts the provisions of RCW 46.55.113 for the purpose of authorizing a city law enforcement officer to impound any vehicle when the driver of the vehicle is arrested for violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 or for RCW 46.20.342 or 46.20.420. In addition, a police officer may take custody of a vehicle and provide for its prompt removal to place of safety under any of the circumstances identified in RCW 46.55.113(1) through (7).

B. Nothing in this section may derogate from the powers of police officers under the common law. (Ord. 01-592 § 1, 2001)

10.06.020 Redemption.

The city adopts the redemption rights and hearing procedures by RCW 46.55.120. (Ord. 01-592 § 1, 2001)