10.16.015 Parking in public right-of-way.
A. Consistent with the procedures and requirements of RCW 46.55.085, as now stated or hereinafter amended, a law enforcement officer discovering an unauthorized vehicle parked upon public right-of-way shall attach to the vehicle a readily visible notification sticker. The sticker shall contain the following information:
1. The date and time the sticker was attached;
2. The identity of the officer;
3. A statement that if the vehicle is not removed within 48 hours from the time the sticker is attached, the vehicle may be taken into custody and stored at the owner’s expense;
4. A statement that if the vehicle is not removed from the roadway, the registered owner will have committed the crime of littering, a gross misdemeanor; and
5. The address and telephone number where additional information may be obtained about the notification.
B. If the vehicle has a current vehicle license plate, the officer shall check the record to determine the identity of the registered owner and, if possible, contact the owner.
C. For purposes of this chapter, law enforcement officers shall include police officers as well as those employees who have special limited commissions such as code enforcement officers and community service officers.
D. If the vehicle is not removed within 48 hours from the time the notification sticker is attached, the law enforcement officer may take custody of the vehicle and provide for the vehicle’s removal to a place of safety. A vehicle that does not pose a safety hazard may remain on the roadside for more than 48 hours if the owner or operator is unable to remove it from the place where it is located and so notifies law enforcement officials and requests assistance for removal of the vehicle.
E. In addition, a violation of this section shall constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a penalty not to exceed the amount of $20.00, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by law. [Ord. 543 § 1, 2011; Ord. 467 § 2, 2008.]