Areas in Spokane have become a haven for prostitution. Prostitution is not a victimless crime and police need a bigger hammer to control it. This approach has worked well in Portland and this bill is modeled after theirs. The injury to an innocent spouse by impounding a vehicle is less than the injury caused by having unprotected sex with a prostitute. Prostitution has disrupted legitimate businesses and affected the economic health of the area.
Patrons shy away from high crime areas.