[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 90-22, 12/13/1990]
This Part is enacted under authority of § 6109(a-22)
of the Vehicle Code, and gives authority to the Township to remove
and impound those vehicles which are parked in a tow away zone and
in violation of parking regulations of this Chapter. Vehicles which
have been abandoned (as defined by the Vehicle Code) or which are
parked in such a manner as to interfere with traffic or pose a hazard
to others, may be towed under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Code.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1987; as amended by Ord. 90-22, 12/13/1990]
The Township shall have authority to remove and impound, or to order the removal and impounding, of any vehicle parked overtime or otherwise illegally; provided, that the circumstances of its parking were within the conditions stated in § 15-501 of this Part. Provided; no such vehicle shall be removed or impounded except in strict adherence to the provisions of this Part, or the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 90-22, 12/13/1990]
The following designated streets and/or parking lots are hereby
established as tow away zones. Signs shall be posted to place the
public on notice that their vehicles may be towed for violation of
the Township parking regulations:
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Street
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Side
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Between
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Walnut Street
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Both
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N. 36th Street and N. 34th Street
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[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 90-22, 12/13/1990]
1.
Removal and impounding of vehicles under this Chapter shall be done
only by "approved storage garages," known as vendors, that shall be
designated from time to time by the Board of Commissioners.
2.
Those charges contracted to by a vendor shall be adhered to by the
approved storage garage; no different schedule of charges shall be
demanded of or collected from any person whose vehicle is removed
or impounded under this Chapter by any approved storage garage.
3.
Every such garage shall submit evidence annually to the Chief of
Police, that it has acquired liability insurance in an amount satisfactory
to the Board of Commissioners as sufficient to indemnify owners of
impounded vehicles against loss or damage to those vehicles while
in the custody of the garage keeper for the purpose of towing or storage.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 90-22, 12/13/1990]
The payment of towing and storage charges shall not relieve
the owner or driver of any vehicle from liability for any fine or
penalty for the violation of the provisions of this Chapter for which
the vehicle was removed or impounded.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 90-22, 12/13/1990]
In order to reclaim his vehicle, the owner shall pay towing
and storage costs.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 90-22, 12/13/1990]
1.
The Township shall cause a record to be kept of all vehicles impounded
under this Part and shall be able at all reasonable times to furnish
the owners or the agents of the owners of those vehicles with information
as to the place of storage of the vehicle.
2.
No vendor shall release any vehicle ordered impounded without receiving
written authorization from the Police Department on a form approved
by the Chief of Police.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 90-22, 12/13/1990]
No vehicle shall be removed under the authority of this Part
or the Vehicle Code if, at the time of the intended removal, the owner
or the person for the time being in charge of the vehicle is present
and expresses a willingness and intention to remove the vehicle immediately.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 90-22, 12/13/1990]
No person employed by or acting as an agent for any tow service
shall solicit business for towing or storage at the scene of any motor
vehicle accident within the Township.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 90-22, 12/13/1990]
1.
Parking Violations. Any person who shall violate Sections of this
Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not
to exceed $15 together with all costs of disposing of the vehicle
under the provisions of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 5301
et seq., as hereafter amended, supplemented, modified or reenacted
by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania.
2.
Towing and Storage Garages. Any person who violates any provision
of this Part regarding tow services or approved storage garages shall,
upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than
$50 and not more than $200 for the first violation thereof. A second
or subsequent violation shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced
to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $300.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 90-22, 12/13/1990]
If after a period of 30 days after the vehicle in storage remains
unclaimed, a report shall be filed with PennDOT in accordance with § 5311
of the Vehicle Code, by the person having legal custody of the vehicle.
If the vehicle has not been claimed after 30 days, the vehicle may
be transferred to a licensed salvor who will then be responsible for
filing the proper reports and disposing of the vehicle in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 73 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 101 et seq., as amended.
