[Amended 2-8-1988 by L.L. No. 1-1988]
After removal of any vehicle as provided in
this article, the Town Police Department having jurisdiction, the
Town Highway Department having jurisdiction or the private vehicle-towing
service hired by it for such purpose may store such vehicle at the
expense of the owner. Such owner or person in charge of the vehicle
may redeem the same upon payment to the Police Department of the amount
of all reasonable expenses incurred in effecting such removal, together
with any charges for storage and any fine or penalty imposed for the
illegal or unlawful parking. Any vehicle stored and not redeemed for
more than 30 days shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions
of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York.
[Amended 9-26-2005 by L.L. No. 4-2005]
The Town Police Department having jurisdiction
shall, as soon as practicable, ascertain to the extent practicable,
the owner of the vehicle or person having charge of said vehicle and,
where possible, notify him or her of the removal and disposition of
such vehicle and of the cost of redeeming said vehicle.