Title 12 - Traffic

12.20.003 Recovery Procedures.

1. A.
   All motor vehicles towed and impounded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be surrendered to the owner or person entitled to custody of the vehicle subject to the provisions of subparagraph b herein, upon presentation of the following to the commercial tow service where the vehicle is impounded:

   1. 1.
      Proof of ownership of the vehicle by lawful title or other proof of lawful entitlement to the vehicle;
   2. 2.
      Proof of liability insurance on the vehicle as required by the laws of the state of Kansas;
   3. 3.
      Proof of current registration of the vehicle as required by the laws of the state of Kansas; and
2. B.
   Payment of all storage charges and towing fees incurred in the towing and impounding of the vehicle must be made prior to release of the vehicle unless otherwise relieved of that requirement by application of the hearing provisions set forth in O.P.M.C. 12.20.004.

Should a person seeking release of a motor vehicle impounded under the provisions of this chapter not present proof of current registration and proof of insurance, the vehicle will not be released to be driven away from the impound lot, but the vehicle may be released to be towed from the tow lot if proof of ownership is shown and all storage and towing charges are paid.

(History: Ord. TS-1851 §1, 94; TS-1804 §1, 93; TS-1674 §4, 91; TS-1433 §3, 87)

Effective on: 1/1/1901