(b) Release of vehicle.--
(1) A vehicle impounded under this section may be
released to a person other than the arrestee prior to the end
of the impoundment period only if:
(i) the vehicle is not owned or leased by the
arrestee and the person who owns or leases the vehicle
claims the vehicle and meets the conditions for release
in paragraph (2); or
(ii) the vehicle is owned or leased by the arrestee
and the arrestee gives permission to another person, who
has acknowledged in writing receipt of the statement
required under subsection (d), to operate the vehicle,
and the conditions for release in paragraph (2) are met.
(2) A vehicle impounded under this section shall not be
released unless the person claiming the vehicle:
(i) presents a valid driver's license, proof of
ownership or lawful authority to operate the vehicle and
proof of valid vehicle insurance for the vehicle;
(ii) is able to operate the vehicle in a safe manner
and would not be in violation of this title; and
(iii) meets any other conditions for release
established by the law enforcement agency.
(c) Towing and storage fee.--A law enforcement agency
impounding a vehicle under this section may charge a reasonable
fee for towing and storage of the vehicle. The law enforcement
agency may retain custody of the vehicle until the fee is paid.
(d) Responsibility warning.--
(1) When a person is summoned by or on behalf of a
person who has been arrested for a violation of section 3802,
in order to transport or accompany the arrestee from the
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