For the purposes of this division, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings respectively set forth in this section:
Abandoned motor vehicle means a motor vehicle, any portion of which is left on any public right-of-way, road or highway in Greenville County for a period of over 48 hours, except during snow, ice or other weather conditions when a travelers advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service. In the case of a travelers advisory, any vehicle left on any public right-of-way during a travelers advisory which impedes emergency equipment travel or ice, snow or obstruction removal efforts shall immediately be considered an “abandoned motor vehicle”. However, an “abandoned motor vehicle” that has been left on any public right-of-way, road or highway, during a travelers advisory, for less than 48 hours after the advisory has expired shall not subject the owner to the herein referenced criminal penalties, but shall subject the vehicle to the herein referenced removal, notice and disposition provisions only.
Law enforcement officer means any sworn officer employed by the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.
(1976 Code, § 9-142) (Ord. 2256, § 4.2, passed 6-4-1991)