An officer has arrested a driver on a busy city street for driving while intoxicated. To lawfully have the vehicle towed from the scene, the officer _____.

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The officer needs no other authority or justification than department policy to lawfully have the vehicle towed from the scene after arresting a driver for driving while intoxicated. This is because the vehicle could pose a safety risk or obstruction if left on a busy street, and department policy typically includes procedures for handling such situations.

An Officer Has Arrested a Driver on a Busy City