§ 36-146. Deposit of driver's license or bond; waiver of trial.

(a)

If the person whose vehicle has been seized or impounded pursuant to this chapter, deposits with one (1) of the authorized personnel at the place of impoundment, either:

(1)

His chauffeur's or operator's license validly issued to him under R.S. 32:411 or, if a nonresident, his chauffeur's or operator's license validly issued to him under the laws of the state or district where issued; or

(2)

A cash or property bond or surety bond in the sum of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) or in an amount equal to the fine or fines and court costs imposable in the event of being found guilty of the violation for which his vehicle was impounded plus all accrued storage and towing fees, whichever is greater;

Such person shall be issued a summons to appear for trial in the same manner and under the same procedures employed for any other traffic violation.

(b)

Upon such person's (but only if he is the same person charged with the traffic and/or parking violation) signing and executing a form prepared by the department of law for the purpose of waiving trial, entering a plea of guilty to the offense charged, agreeing to and paying the parking fine, towing fee and storage fees incurred for the period of impoundment prior to release of the vehicle from impoundment, the persons at the place of impoundment, duly authorized to collect parking fines, towing and storage fees are hereby authorized to accept such waivers of trail and pleas of guilty to the offense charged for entering of same in the proper court of competent jurisdiction, and such persons shall be authorized to collect all such fines and fees and issue receipts therefor to the person making payment of same.

(Code 1961, § 11-71.3; Ord. No. 16602, § V, 9-11-85)