For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED VEHICLE.
(1) A vehicle located on public property illegally.
(2) A vehicle left on public property continuously without being moved for 24 hours.
(3) A vehicle located on public property in such a manner as to constitute a hazard or obstruction to the movement of pedestrian or vehicle traffic on a public right-of-way.
(4) A vehicle that has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in control of that property for more than 48 hours.
(5) A vehicle from which the engine, transmission, or differential has been removed or that is otherwise partially dismantled or inoperable and left on public property.
(6) A vehicle that has been removed by a towing service or public agency upon request of an officer enforcing a statute or an ordinance other than this chapter if the impounded vehicle is not claimed or redeemed by the owner or the owner's agent within 20 days after the vehicle's removal.
(7) A vehicle that is at least three model years old, is mechanically inoperable, and is left on private property continuously in a location visible from public property for more than 20 days. For purposes of this section, a vehicle covered by a tarpaulin or other plastic, vinyl, rubber, cloth, or textile covering is considered to be visible.
(8) A vehicle:
(a) That was repaired or stored at the request of the owner;
(b) That has not been claimed by the owner; and
(c) For which the reasonable value of the charges associated with the repair or storage remain unpaid more than 30 days after the date on which the repair work is completed or the vehicle is first stored.
AUTHORIZED TOWING SERVICE. A business that engages in moving or removing disabled vehicles, and, once removed, storing or impounding vehicles; and that has been requested by the Bedford Police Department to tow vehicles.
AUTOMOBILE SCRAPYARD. A business organized for the purpose of scrap metal processing, automobile wrecking, or operating a junkyard.
BUREAU. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
FISCAL BODY. The Common Council.
OFFICER. A member of the City Police Department, the Chief of Police, or the Chief of Police’s designee.
OWNER. The last known record titleholder of a vehicle, according to the records of the bureau under I.C. 9-17-2.
PARTS. All components of a vehicle that, as assembled, do not constitute a complete vehicle.
PRIVATE PROPERTY. All property other than public property.
PUBLIC PROPERTY. A public right-of-way, street, highway, alley, park, or other state, county, or municipal property.
VEHICLE. An automobile, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semi- trailer, tractor, bus, school bus, recreational vehicle, or motorized bicycle.
(Ord. 12-1984, passed 3-13-84; Am. Ord. 33-2006, passed 12-12-06; Am. Ord. 24-2022, passed 11-21-22)