§ 34-153. Notice required before vehicle removed.

(a)

Before removing an abandoned vehicle the town shall give written notice of its intent to remove the vehicle to the owner of the vehicle at his/her last known address, according to the latest registration certificate or certificate of title on file with the state division of motor vehicles or if the information is not available, according to the best information reasonably available concerning the owner's last known address.

(b)

The notice required by subsection (a) of this section shall state why the vehicle is subject to removal and shall inform the owner that, unless he/she removes the vehicle within five days after the date the notice is postmarked the town shall have the vehicle removed and that, in the event, all charges incidental to the removal and storage of the vehicle will have to be paid before it may be reclaimed. The notice shall also provide the owner with the name and phone number of a representative of the town who may be contacted to discuss any matter contained in the notice.

(c)

Notice to the owners shall not be required before removing vehicles that are classified as abandoned for reasons other than those specified in subsection (a) of this section or for vehicles that are classified as junk vehicles.

(Ord. No. O-2018-04, 8-13-2018)