[Adopted 6-8-2021 ATM by Art. 22]
In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 22D, the following bylaw provisions provide for the removal of vehicles parked or standing in such manner or in such areas as are hereinafter described on any way under the control of the Town and unaccepted streets and ways where parking restrictions apply.
The moving or towing of any vehicle under the provisions of this bylaw shall be by and at the direction of the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
A. 
Removal or towing fee: not to exceed the maximum allowed by statute.
B. 
Storage fees: not to exceed the maximum allowed by statute.
No person shall stand or park or allow, permit or suffer any vehicle to stand or park in any of the following places. Vehicles removed or towed away under the provisions of this section, except those specifically exempt by law, shall be removed to a convenient place under the direction of an officer of the Police Department, and the owner of the vehicle so removed or towed away shall be liable to the cost of such removal and storage, if any, as set forth in § 146-8 above. The owner of any vehicle removed or towed away under the provisions of this section shall also be subject to the penalties in G.L. c. 90, § 20A.
A. 
Upon any sidewalk.
B. 
Upon any crosswalk.
C. 
Upon any way within 15 feet of an intersecting way except alleys.
D. 
Upon a way within five feet of a fire hydrant.
E. 
In front of a public or private driveway.
F. 
Upon any tree belt or median strip.
G. 
Upon the improved or paved surface of any street for a continuous period of time in excess of 72 hours.
H. 
Any properly designated fire lane.
The Police Department shall keep a record of all vehicles towed or removed under the provisions of this bylaw. Such record shall be retained for one year and shall contain the following information:
A. 
The registration of the vehicle.
B. 
The location from which it was towed, the time and date of the tow order.
C. 
The location to which it was moved.
D. 
The fee charged for towing.
E. 
Name of towing contractor, if any.
F. 
Name and rank of officer who authorized towing.
Any vehicle parked in a designated handicapped parking space which does not have the proper distinguishing plates as required by G.L. c. 90, § 2, may be removed under the direction of a police officer as directed herein. This shall apply to both public and private parking areas.