The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this part shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ABANDONED VEHICLE:
A. A vehicle, other than a "hazardous" or "unlawful" vehicle, on the public way or in a public parking lot in such a state of disrepair that it is incapable of being driven; or
B. A vehicle, other than a "hazardous" or "unlawful" vehicle, on the public way or in a public parking lot that has not been moved for a period of at least twenty four (24) hours and appears to have been abandoned by its owner based on:
1. Its condition;
2. The period during which it has not been moved; or
3. Other circumstances indicating abandonment; or
C. A vehicle on private property without the consent of the property owner, proprietor or agent, which person has requested that the vehicle be towed; or
D. A vehicle, other than a "hazardous" or "unlawful" vehicle defined as abandoned, inoperable or subject to being towed, by an ordinance of the village.
HAZARDOUS VEHICLES:
A. A vehicle that has been involved in an accident and is disabled or cannot be immediately moved by the owner or operator of the vehicle; or
B. A vehicle that presents an immediate danger to the health, safety or welfare of members of the public; or
C. A vehicle on a public street, way or alley that is impending the orderly flow of traffic or poses a potential danger to pedestrians or operators of the vehicle; or
D. A vehicle that is parked in such a way as to block access to a fire hydrant; or
E. A vehicle illegally parked which prevents and obstructs snow removal from public streets or public parking lots.
OWNER: A person who holds legal title to a vehicle, or the right to possession of a vehicle as contained in the vehicle registration records of the state in which the vehicle is registered.
TOWING SERVICE OPERATOR: A licensed towing company operating under an agreement with the village to provide towing services on behalf of the village.
UNLAWFUL VEHICLE:
A. A vehicle that has been reported stolen or is the subject of a search and seizure by the police department; or
B. A vehicle parked in violation of any statute or ordinance that authorizes the vehicle to be towed, but only when signs posted at the location of the vehicle indicate that vehicles may be subject to towing.
VEHICLE: Any "motor vehicle" as defined in this code.
The definitions set forth in chapter 1, section 5/1-101 through 5/1-300, as subsequently renumbered of the Illinois vehicle code 1 are expressly incorporated herein by reference and made a part herein, except to the extent expressly defined in this section. (Ord. 2010-79, 10-19-2010)
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| 1 | 1. 625 ILCS 5/1-100 et seq. |