VEHICLE IMPOUNDMENT

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes the limitation on home rule units adopting ordinances inconsistent with the Illinois Vehicle Code provision on administrative fees and procedures for impounding vehicles. Removes the time requirement for scheduling an administrative hearing on the impoundment of a vehicle. Limits the number of continuances allowed in administrative hearings on the impoundment of a vehicle. Provides that vehicles not recovered from the towing and storage facility within 5 working days after an administrative hearing officer has rendered a written decision on the impoundment of a vehicle shall be deemed abandoned and disposed of in accordance with the Article of the Code concerning abandoned vehicles. Effective immediately.