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ORDINANCE NO. 3028-07 - An Ordinance relating to the impoundment of vehicles by police officers . s l arking enforcement officers, amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 993-83, as amended by Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1068-84, Ordinance No. 1531-88 and Ordinance No. 2396-99 (EMC 46.10.010). Whereas,the Everett City Council has been advised 2007 State Legislature expanded the authority for police officer vehicle impoundment to include circumstances where the person was operating a motor vehicle without the special endorsement required for the type of motor vehicle operated; and Whereas, the Everett City Council has been advised 2007 State Legislature also expanded the authority for police officer vehicle impoundment to include circumstances where a vehicle with an expired registration of more than forty-five days has been parked on a public street; and Whereas,the Everett City Council has been advised that the State also provides authority for police officer vehicle impoundment where a vehicle is parked in a properly-signed commercial loading zone, restricted parking zone, or other similar zone; and Whereas, State law amendments became effective July 22, 2007; and Whereas, the Everett City Council deems it appropriate for the City Traffic Code to be consistent with state law in this area; NOW, THEREFORE,THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: Section 1 of Ordinance No. 993-83, as amended by Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1068-84, Ordinance No. 1531-88 and Ordinance No. 2396-99 (EMC 46.10.010), which reads as follows: Officers authorized to remove certain vehicles. A. Impoundments. Whenever the driver of a vehicle is arrested for a violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504, the vehicle is subject to impoundment at the direction of a law enforcement officer. In addition, a police officer or parking enforcement officer may take custody of a vehicle and provide for its prompt removal to a place of safety under any of the following circumstances: 1. Whenever any police officer or parking enforcement officer finds a vehicle stopped or parked upon any roadway or alley, whether attended or unattended, the officer is authorized to provide for the removal of the vehicle or require the driver or other