Municipal regulation of observing street takeovers. Penalties. Impoundment and forfeiture of vehicles

(a) For purposes of this section, “street takeover” has the same meaning as provided in section 14-224. (b) Any municipality may, by ordinance, prohibit a person from organizing, participating in or gathering with intent to observe and actually observing a street takeover. Such ordinance may (1) prescribe a penalty for violation of such ordinance in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars for a first violation, in an amount not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars for a second violation and in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars for a third or subsequent violation, and (2) provide for the impoundment of any vehicle used in violation of this section until any fine imposed pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection is paid, any related charges, including, but not limited to, towing fees, are paid and any overdue property taxes on such vehicle imposed pursuant to chapter 203 are paid. The ordinance may provide that the vehicle is deemed forfeited to the municipality if, after six months following such impoundment, the owner or lienholder of such impounded vehicle has failed to pay such fines and related charges pursuant to this subsection.