§ 31-68. No violations under subtitle.

(a) In general.

If a vehicle is impounded and neither the owner nor operator of the vehicle is charged with a violation that falls within the scope of this subtitle, no charge may be imposed for towing or storage if, after every reasonable attempt has been made to notify the owner or the owner's next of kin that the vehicle has been delivered to the storage area, the vehicle is reclaimed within 48 hours or within any longer period that, for good cause shown, the Chief of the Towing Division approves.

(b) Exception.

Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to the impoundment of:

(1) a stolen vehicle;

(2) an abandoned vehicle; or

(3) a vehicle involved in an accident, unless the vehicle was lawfully parked at the time of the accident.