§ 433-11. Warning of violation.

Whenever any motor vehicle, junk automobile or junk automobile body is found on any public street, highway or public property, an emergency condition is herewith declared to exist, and any officer of the Bellmawr Police Department is hereby authorized to place an abandoned vehicle warning sticker on the vehicle indicating a violation of the law and informing the owner or person having control of the vehicle that if the condition is not corrected, then the vehicle may be towed within 48 hours of the sticker being placed on the vehicle and a summons may be issued, or both. Said warning shall contain such other information as the Chief of Police deems necessary to conform to the requirements of this article. The Bellmawr Police Department shall use diligent efforts to identify and locate the owner of the impounded motor vehicle, junk automobile or junk automobile body and notify the owner in accordance with Police Department procedures. The expenses of impoundment shall be borne by and be the responsibility of the owner or lessee of the vehicle.