Authorizes impoundment of vehicles operated by intoxicated or impaired persons and outlines conditions for vehicle release and fees for towing and.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to authorize the impoundment of vehicles operated by intoxicated or impaired persons. It specifies that vehicles may be impounded if the operator has been arrested for certain violations and is able to operate the vehicle safely. The vehicle must be impounded for at least twelve hours or until other conditions set by law enforcement are met. The bill also allows for the release of impounded vehicles to the owner or another authorized person if certain criteria are met, such as presenting a valid operator's license and proof of insurance.

Authorizes impoundment of vehicles operated by intoxicated or impaired persons and outlines conditions for vehicle release and fees for towing and.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to authorize the impoundment of vehicles operated by intoxicated or impaired persons. It specifies that vehicles may be impounded if the operator has been arrested for certain violations and is able to operate the vehicle safely. The vehicle must be impounded for at least twelve hours or until other conditions set by law enforcement are met. The bill also allows for the release of impounded vehicles to the owner or another authorized person if certain criteria are met, such as presenting a valid operator's license and proof of insurance.