Wht95Lightning
04-14-2005, 12:04 PM
http://www.crimeweb.net/details.asp?id=6174
Location:75014, 75015, 75016, 75017, 75019, 75022, 75027, 75028, 75037, 75038, ... General InformationHALTOM CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
DATE: April 14, 2005
SUBJECT: Notice of Vehicle Impoundment
Beginning June 1, 2005, Haltom City Police Officers will begin impounding vehicles if the motorist cannot provide proof of financial responsibility. State law mandates a person may not operate a motor vehicle in this state unless financial responsibility is established for that vehicle (Transportation Code 601.051).
Officers will exhaust all reasonable means to determine financial responsibility exists before a vehicle is impounded. If coverage cannot be determined the motorist will be issued a citation, and the vehicle will be impounded. Motorists will not be permitted to park their vehicle in lieu of impoundment, as there is no way to determine whether the vehicle is insured prior to being driven away.
If a vehicle is impounded, the owner will be responsible for all towing and storage fees and must present proof of current financial responsibility prior to the vehicle being released.
Motorists who operate a vehicle without the required insurance pose a substantial risk to other motorists. A family or citizen involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist can be devastated by things such as repair bills, loss of work, medical expenses and attorney fees, while the uninsured motorist simply receives a citation, leaving the citizen to seek civil remedies. By impounding uninsured vehicles, we can at least ensure the motorist has obtained the proper financial responsibility prior to the release of the vehicle.
Date EnteredDate Last Updated4/14/2005 11:10:22 AM4/14/2005 11:10:22 AMTexas - Haltom City Police Department
5110 Broadway Ave
Haltom City , TX 76117
8172227000
It's about damn time! :)
Location:75014, 75015, 75016, 75017, 75019, 75022, 75027, 75028, 75037, 75038, ... General InformationHALTOM CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
DATE: April 14, 2005
SUBJECT: Notice of Vehicle Impoundment
Beginning June 1, 2005, Haltom City Police Officers will begin impounding vehicles if the motorist cannot provide proof of financial responsibility. State law mandates a person may not operate a motor vehicle in this state unless financial responsibility is established for that vehicle (Transportation Code 601.051).
Officers will exhaust all reasonable means to determine financial responsibility exists before a vehicle is impounded. If coverage cannot be determined the motorist will be issued a citation, and the vehicle will be impounded. Motorists will not be permitted to park their vehicle in lieu of impoundment, as there is no way to determine whether the vehicle is insured prior to being driven away.
If a vehicle is impounded, the owner will be responsible for all towing and storage fees and must present proof of current financial responsibility prior to the vehicle being released.
Motorists who operate a vehicle without the required insurance pose a substantial risk to other motorists. A family or citizen involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist can be devastated by things such as repair bills, loss of work, medical expenses and attorney fees, while the uninsured motorist simply receives a citation, leaving the citizen to seek civil remedies. By impounding uninsured vehicles, we can at least ensure the motorist has obtained the proper financial responsibility prior to the release of the vehicle.
Date EnteredDate Last Updated4/14/2005 11:10:22 AM4/14/2005 11:10:22 AMTexas - Haltom City Police Department
5110 Broadway Ave
Haltom City , TX 76117
8172227000
It's about damn time! :)