A. No person shall drive a motor vehicle for recreational, sporting or competitive activities upon the unimproved portions of any lands belonging to or occupied by another without having and, upon request of a peace officer, displaying written permission from the owner of such lands or his or her agent, or the person in lawful possession thereof.

B. If a person arrested or cited for a violation of this section has been arrested or cited by the police department for a previous violation of this section within the preceding twelve-month period, the arresting officer shall impound the vehicle or device involved in the violation. The owner of the vehicle or device may reclaim it upon proof satisfactory to the chief of police (1) that it will not be so unlawfully used in the future, or (2) that the previous arrest or citation was invalid or erroneous.

C. For the first vehicle impounded under this section for any owner, the written representations of the adult owner, or the parents of a juvenile owner, that the vehicle will not be so used again shall be deemed to be “proof satisfactory.” Any person dissatisfied with a ruling of the chief of police may appeal the ruling directly to the council. (Prior code § 4289)