Senate Bill 6 proposes the creation of a new statute, 345.13, which allows law enforcement officers to impound vehicles involved in specific traffic offenses. These offenses include operating a vehicle without a license, speeding more than 25 miles per hour over the limit, fleeing from law enforcement, and racing on highways. The bill stipulates that vehicles can be impounded for a minimum of 90 days, although local political subdivisions may establish shorter impoundment periods for violations occurring on their highways.

The bill outlines the process for vehicle release, allowing owners to request their vehicle's return if they can prove ownership and that the vehicle was not being operated with their consent at the time of the violation. Additionally, it provides a mechanism for individuals to petition the circuit court for the release of their vehicle if they believe it was improperly impounded. The bill also mandates that costs incurred by law enforcement for the impoundment be collected from individuals found guilty of the related traffic violations, with those funds directed back to the law enforcement agency. If a vehicle remains unclaimed for over 90 days post-impoundment, the agency may dispose of it following existing procedures for abandoned vehicles.