California SB1198 modifies impoundment rules for vehicles involved in reckless driving offenses.

California SB1198 amends the Vehicle Code to change the impoundment rules for vehicles involved in reckless driving offenses. It specifies that the registered owner is responsible for towing and storage charges unless the driver was not authorized to operate the vehicle. The bill also mandates that vehicles cannot be sold before the defendant's conviction and outlines conditions under which the vehicle may be released before the impoundment period ends.

California SB1198 modifies impoundment rules for vehicles involved in reckless driving offenses.

California SB1198 amends the Vehicle Code to change the impoundment rules for vehicles involved in reckless driving offenses. It specifies that the registered owner is responsible for towing and storage charges unless the driver was not authorized to operate the vehicle. The bill also mandates that vehicles cannot be sold before the defendant's conviction and outlines conditions under which the vehicle may be released before the impoundment period ends.