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Township of Cumberland, PA
Adams County
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[Ord. 6/9/1992, 6/9/1992, Art. IV, § 1]
1. 
This section is enacted under authority of § 6109(a)(22) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A.. § 6109(a)(22). It gives authority to the Township Police to remove and impound:
A. 
Vehicles that are parked on any road in violation of Part.
B. 
Vehicles that are parked or abandoned in violation of the Vehicle Code.
[Ord. 6/9/1992, 6/9/1992, Art. IV, § 2]
The Township Police shall have authority to remove and impound, or to order the removal and impounding, or any vehicle parked illegally, provided that the circumstances of the parking were with the conditions stated in § 15-401. Provided, no such vehicle shall be removed or impounded except in strict adherence to the provisions of this Part.
[Ord. 6/9/1992, 6/9/1992, Art. IV, § 3]
1. 
Within 24 hours from the time of removal of any vehicle under authority granted by this Part, notice of the fact that the vehicle was removed shall be sent by the Police Department to the owner of record of the vehicle. This notice shall designate the place from which the vehicle was removed, the reason for removal and impounding, and the location of the vehicle.
2. 
When the owner or person in control of the vehicle is present the officer initiating the removal/impounding of the vehicle shall inform that person of the requirements of Subsection 1 and this notice shall fulfill the requirements set forth.
[Ord. 6/9/1992, 6/9/1992, Art. IV, § 4]
The payment of any towing and storage charges authorized by this Part, unless payment is made "under protest," shall be final and conclusive, and shall constitute a waiver of any right to recover the money so paid. If payment of any towing or storage charges is made "under protest," the offender shall be entitled to a hearing before a district justice. 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 provision of this Part for which the vehicle was removed or impounded.
[Ord. 6/9/1992, 6/9/1992, Art. IV, § 5]
The Chief of Police shall cause a record to be kept of all vehicles impounded under this section and shall be able at reasonable times to furnish the owners or the agents of the owners of those vehicles with information as to the status of the vehicle.
[Ord. 6/9/1992, 6/9/1992, Art. IV, § 6]
No vehicle shall be removed under authority of this Part, if at the time of intended removal, the owner or person in charge of the vehicle is present and expresses a willingness and intention to remove the vehicle immediately and is physically able to do so.
[Ord. 6/9/1992, 6/9/1992, Art. IV, § 7; as amended by Ord. 05-112, 7/26/2005]
1. 
The owner of the vehicle impounded shall be liable for the towing charge as prescribed by the towing agent plus an additional charge per day and an administrative fee in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
2. 
Penalties. Any owner of a vehicle impounded under authority of this Part who fails to claim and pay the towing charges and storage charges for the vehicle within 10 days from the date of towing/impounding shall be guilty of violating this Part and upon conviction be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 and/or undergo imprisonment for a period of not more than 30 days.