Richmond By-law 5870, s. 13.2 — Traffic Bylaw

A vehicle removed to an impoundment will not be released to its owner until the cost of its removal and impoundment is paid. If such impounded vehicle is not claimed by its owner within 14 days of the giving of the notice of the impounding of the vehicle, such vehicle may be sold at public auction and any monies 8508481 BYLAW NO. 5870 27 received on its sale shall be applied, firstly, to the cost of the sale; secondly, to the cost of the removal and impoundment of the vehicle; and thirdly, to the recovery of any monies owed for any outstanding fines levied under this Bylaw. The surplus, if any, shall be sent by registered mail to the registered owner of the vehicle at the address shown for such owner in the records of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles. Notice shall be given to the owner of every vehicle impounded under this section of the intention to sell such vehicle on the date set out in the notice by mailing the notice by registered mail to the owner at the address of such owner as shown in the records of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles at the date of impoundment.