§ 41-6a-1405. Peace officer authorized to move vehicle.  


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  • (1) If a peace officer finds a vehicle in violation of Section 41-6a-1404, the officer may move the vehicle, cause the vehicle to be moved, or require the operator or other person responsible for the vehicle to move the vehicle to a safe position off the highway.
    (2) A peace officer may remove or cause to be removed to a place of safety an unattended vehicle left standing on a highway in:
    (a) violation of this part; or
    (b) a position or under circumstances that the vehicle obstructs the normal movement of traffic.
    (3) In accordance with Section 41-6a-1406, a peace officer may remove or cause to be removed to the nearest garage or other place of safety a vehicle found on a highway when:
    (a) the vehicle has been reported stolen or taken without the consent of its owner;
    (b) the person responsible for the vehicle is unable to provide for its custody or removal; or
    (c) the person operating the vehicle is arrested for an alleged offense for which the peace officer is required by law to take the person arrested before a proper magistrate without unnecessary delay.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session