[Ord. 10-2005, 10/12/2005]
1. 
Officers shall have the authority to remove and impound or to order the removal and impounding of any vehicle parked illegally in accordance with the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.
2. 
Officers are authorized by law to tow and impound vehicles under certain circumstances and in compliance with the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code. Towing and impoundment of vehicles when authorized is intended to ensure compliance with the law, to facilitate criminal or traffic crash investigations, to provide for public safety, and to allow for the proper movement of traffic on streets and highways. Officers shall avoid the unnecessary towing of motor vehicles.
3. 
Guidelines governing Conshohocken Police towing operations shall be set and changed by resolution of Borough Council. These guidelines may be changed from time to time in accordance with changes in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code or policy initiatives of Borough Council.
[Ord. 10-2005, 10/12/2005]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ABANDONED VEHICLES
A vehicle (other than a pedal cycle) shall be presumed to be abandoned under any of the following circumstances, but the presumption is rebuttable by a preponderance of the evidence.
A. 
The vehicle is physically inoperable and is left unattended on a highway or other public property for more than 48 hours.
B. 
The vehicle has remained illegally on a highway or other public property for a period of time more than 48 hours.
C. 
The vehicle is left unattended on or along a highway or other public property for more than 48 hours and does not bear all of the following:
(1) 
A valid registration plate.
(2) 
A certificate of inspection.
(3) 
An ascertainable vehicle identification number.
D. 
The vehicle has remained on private property without the consent of owner or other person in control of the property for more than 48 hours
E. 
Vehicles and equipment used or to be used in construction or in the operation or maintenance of highways or public utility facilities, which are left in a manner which does not interfere with the normal movement of traffic, shall not be considered to be abandoned.