Section 22650 Of Article 1. Authority To Remove Vehicles From California Vehicle Code >> Division 11. >> Chapter 10. >> Article 1.
22650
. It is unlawful for any peace officer or any unauthorized
person to remove any unattended vehicle from a highway to a garage or
to any other place, except as provided in this code.
(a) Those law enforcement and other agencies identified in this
chapter as having the authority to remove vehicles shall also have
the authority to provide hearings in compliance with the provisions
of Section 22852. During these hearings the storing agency shall have
the burden of establishing the authority for, and the validity of,
the removal.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent a review or
other action as may be permitted by the laws of this state by a
court of competent jurisdiction.