If such officer has reasonable cause to believe a vehicle has been abandoned in a location which would be hazardous to the free flow of traffic or be highly susceptible to damage from vandalism or other harm, he shall have the authority to remove or direct the removal of the vehicle immediately. At the time of ordering the removal of an abandoned vehicle, the authorizing officer shall also determine the sale value of the vehicle and certify that amount on the removal order.

Laws 1967, SB 286, c. 363, § 2, emerg. eff. May 22, 1967; Amended by Laws 1973, HB 1269, c. 126, § 1, emerg. eff. May 9, 1973; Amened by Laws 1980, HB 1748, c. 326, § 1, emerg. eff. June 25, 1980; Amended by Laws 1987, SB 321, c. 233, § 2, eff. November 1, 1987.