Any unoccupied vehicle parked or standing in violation of this
article shall be deemed a nuisance and a menace to the safe and proper
regulation of traffic, and any police officer may provide for the
removal of such vehicle, provided that all the provisions regarding
the posting of no-parking signs and/or notices contained in this article
have been followed. The owner shall pay the costs of the removal and
storage which may result from such removal before regaining possession
of the vehicle.