How are the penalties for leaving an abandoned vehicle on the street assessed?

Within a reasonable time frame, the last registered owner of each towed vehicle is called to a hearing with the Municipal Hearing Officer. Unless it can be proven with proper documentation (a copy of the front and back of the title showing to whom the vehicle was sold or traded) that the ownership of the vehicle was legally transferred, the last registered owner is held liable for a fine of $500 (first time offender) or $700 (second time offender). If paid within the thirty (30) day holding period, the vehicle may be reclaimed.