(A) All vehicles must be registered pursuant to I.C. 9-18.1-14-1.
(B) Any owner of a vehicle desiring to operate the same on city streets must annually register the vehicle with the City Police Department (“APD” or “Police Department”).
(1) The Police Department is charged with the responsibility for inspecting and registering vehicles. The Police Department shall also maintain records of the registration for vehicles.
(2) Before registration of a vehicle, the Police Department shall inspect a vehicle to ensure it meets the requirements as set forth in this subchapter.
(3) A vehicle registration is valid for the calendar year in which the vehicle is registered.
(4) If the vehicle is registered before July 1 of each calendar year, the registration fee shall be based on current state-approved amounts and/or as set by City Council from time to time, and thereafter, shall be based on current state-approved amounts and/or as set by City Council from time to time.
(5) Upon registration of the vehicle, the owner of said vehicle shall receive a registration sticker that must be displayed at all times during operation on the city streets in a visible location on the rear of said vehicle. If a registration sticker is not available at the time of registration, the owner will receive written proof of registration to be carried during the operation of said vehicle on the city streets until the registration sticker is issued.
(6) All fees from the registrations of vehicles shall be deposited in the Law Enforcement Continuing Education (LECE) Fund.
(Ord. 2020-006-C, passed 10-19-2020)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see I.C. 9-18.1-14-1