For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle that is inoperable and over eight years old and is left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours, or a motor vehicle that has remained illegally on public property for a period of more than 48 hours, or a motor vehicle that has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in control of the property for more than 48 hours, or a motor vehicle left unattended on the right-of-way of any designated roadway within this city in excess of 48 hours.
ANTIQUE AUTO. Passenger cars or trucks which become 35 or more years old.
COLLECTOR. The owner of one or more antique or special interest vehicles who collects, purchases, acquires, trades, or disposes of special interest or antique vehicles or parts of them from his own use in order to restore, preserve, and maintain an antique or special interest vehicle for historic interest.
JUNKED VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle as defined in Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat., Art. 6701d-11, § 1, as amended, which is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, or discarded.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle subject to registration pursuant to the Texas Certificate of Title Act.
SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLE. A motor vehicle of any age which has not been altered or modified from original manufacturer's specifications and, because of its historic interest, is being preserved by hobbyists.
(Ord. 80-04, passed 6-10-80)