§ 12-1-53. IMPOUNDMENT OR REMOVAL OF VEHICLE.

(A)

A police officer or parking enforcement officer may impound a vehicle found in violation of:

(1)

City Code Section 12-5-35 ( Parking Areas Designated for Person with Disabilities );

(2)

Chapter 545 ( Operation and Movement of Vehicles ), Subchapter G ( Stopping, Standing, and Parking ) of the Texas Transportation Code;

(3)

Section 681.011 ( Offenses; Presumption ) of the Texas Transportation Code; or

(4)

City Code Section 12-5-43 ( Transit Priority Lanes ).

(B)

A police officer may impound a vehicle whose location or condition creates an immediate threat to the safety of persons or property.

Source: 1992 Code Section 16-2-2(C); Ord. 031204-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20140123-052, Pt. 1, 1-23-14 .