Towing and Impounding Motor Vehicles
In accordance with Ohio Revised Code, motor vehicles will be removed and impounded under the following circumstances:
- Parked within 10 feet of a fire hydrant or within 30 feet of a stop sign.
- Obstructing a fire lane.
- Parked in such a manner as to block a driveway or other motor vehicles, block a service entrance, create a hazard to public safety, impede construction and/or maintenance requirements, or block pedestrian traffic.
- Parked in an area where “No Parking” signs are situated, in an area which is otherwise reasonably designated to prohibit parking or in an area where parking is not reasonably intended ( i.e., College sidewalks, lawns, etc.).
- Parked in a parking zone not designated for such motor vehicle (i.e., service/vendor space, reserved space, visitor space or any other restricted space).
- Abandoned or in the process of repair on College property, provided that the motor vehicle shall be determined abandoned if it continuously occupies a parking space for 48 consecutive hours.
- Parked in a handicapped space without the proper state handicapped parking tag or license plate.
- If it has been used in or connected with the commission of a felony.
- If it has been damaged or wrecked so as to be inoperable, whereby its continued presence or operation would constitute a condition hazardous to life, limb or property.
If a motor vehicle has been towed, the registered owner shall contact Dan’s Towing and Recovery, 1750 Titus Road, Springfield, Ohio 45505, 937-324-4666, to recover the vehicle. The registered owner shall be responsible for any resulting tow and storage costs.
The Clark State permit holder shall be responsible for any fine(s) issued as a result of the violation that caused the vehicle to be towed.
Clark State Community College shall not be responsible for losses or damage to any vehicle towed from college property.
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