§ 46-58. Relocation rates.

Effective with commercial relocation licenses issued effective on or after the effective date of this chapter:

(1)

It shall be unlawful for a commercial vehicle relocator to impose a charge for the relocation of a vehicle in excess of the maximum rate as established by the Illinois Commerce Commission under Section 18a-200(5) of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/18a-200(5)).

(2)

It shall be unlawful for a commercial vehicle relocator to impose an additional charge for the immediate release of a vehicle at any time, including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

(3)

It shall be unlawful for a commercial vehicle relocator to impose a charge for storage of a relocated vehicle for the first twenty-four (24) hours of storage or charge a fee in excess of the maximum rate as established by the Illinois Commerce Commission under Section 18a-200(5) of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/18a-200(5)).

(4)

It shall be unlawful for a commercial vehicle relocator to impose any fee or charge except as authorized in this article.

(5)

It shall be unlawful for a commercial vehicle relocator to impose any fee or charge under this article unless the relocator gives a written receipt acknowledging and listing the payment of each fee or charge imposed by the relocator. The receipt shall also include the date and time of the vehicle's release, the location of the tow, reason for the tow, the name of the tow truck operator and the date and time of the tow.

(6)

It shall be unlawful for a commercial vehicle relocator to fail to notify the Aurora Police Department if any vehicle relocated under the provisions of this article remains unclaimed seven (7) days after such vehicle was relocated.

(7)

It shall be unlawful for a commercial relocator to fail to disclose to a person inquiring about a vehicle the relocator has towed the amount of all fees and charges that may be assessed for such relocation.

(8)

Nothing in this article is intended to limit or prohibit a commercial vehicle relocator's lawful possessory lien for services pursuant to 770 ILCS 50/1 et seq. and the provisions of Section 1 of that Act relating to notice and implied consent shall be deemed satisfied by compliance with this article.

(Ord. No. O09-75, § 2, 8-25-09)