§ 31-9. Vehicles in accidents.

When a motor vehicle has been involved in an accident or other disablement so that:

(1) it cannot be operated under its own power; or

(2) the owner or operator thereof is unable to operate it; or

(3) such vehicle is obstructing traffic,

the Commissioner is authorized to cause such vehicle to be removed to the auto pound hereinafter referred to or put in some other place where it will not obstruct, interfere with, or impede the free flow of traffic.