A. A motor vehicle which is used in the commission of or in conjunction with the commission of any of the offenses described herein shall be declared a public nuisance and shall be subject to seizure and impoundment pursuant to this chapter:
1. The driver or any other person within the motor vehicle commits an act of prostitution or solicitation for prostitution in violation of the Illinois Criminal Code, 720 ILCS 5/11-14 or 11-15.
2. The driver or any other person within the motor vehicle commits the offense of illegal dumping, in violation of Section 8.12.030 of the Code of Ordinances of Hoopeston, Illinois.
3. The driver of the motor vehicle, while being under the age of 21, is in possession of or has consumed an alcoholic beverage in violation of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/6-20 or Hoopeston Ordinance 10.24.013.
4. The driver or any other person within the motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Criminal Code 720 ILCS 5/21-1.5 concerning the transportation of anhydrous ammonia.
5. The driver or any other person within the motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Criminal code, 720 ILCS 5/24-1.5 entitled “Reckless Discharge of a Firearm.”
6. The driver or any other person within the motor vehicle commits a violation of Hoopeston City Ordinance Chapter 9.12.220, possession of cannabis or possession of drug paraphernalia in a motor vehicle.
7. The driver or any other person within the motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, 720 ILCS 570/100 et seq.
8. The driver or any other person within the motor vehicle commits any act of criminal damage to property or vandalism in violation of Title 9 of the Hoopeston Ordinances or any similar provision under state law and only where the damage or vandalism results in injury to a person or damage to property.
8A. The driver or any other person within the motor vehicle commits any act of criminal trespass in violation of Title 9 of the Hoopeston Ordinance or any similar provision under state law.
9. The driver or any other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/6-101 by operating the vehicle without a license or permit.
10. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-501 by operating a motor vehicle when the person's license or permit has been suspended or revoked.
11. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-501 by operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and or commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/1 l-502a and 5/1 l-502b or Hoopeston Section 10.24.010.
12. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-503 or Hoopeston Section 10.16.240 driving recklessly or committing aggravated reckless driving.
13. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-104 drag racing.
14. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/04-104(a) 1 through 5 by violating the provisions relating to possession of title and registration.
15. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/3-707 operating the vehicle without insurance.
16. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/3-702 operating a motor vehicle when the registration has been cancelled, suspended or revoked.
17. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/3-708 operating a motor vehicle when the registration has been suspended for non-insurance.
18. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/3-710 displaying false evidence of insurance.
19. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-401 failing to stop after an accident involving death or personal injuries.
20. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-402 failure to stop after an accident in which a motor vehicle sustains damage.
21. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-403 failure to give information or render assistance after a motor vehicle accident.
22. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11/404 failure to stop and notify the owner after a property damage accident.
23. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-406 failure to submit a written report involving a motor vehicle accident.
24. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-407 failure to give notice of an accident where no police officer is present.
25. The driver or other person in control of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-409 giving false information regarding a motor vehicle accident.
26. The driver or any other person within the motor vehicle commits a violation of 720 ILCS 5/31-1, resisting a peace officer or 720 ILCS 5/12-2 or 5/12-4, aggravated assault or battery to a peace officer.
27. The driver or any other person within the motor vehicle commits a violation of Hoopeston Section 10.24.030, Fleeing or attempting to Elude a police office.
B. The penalties provided in this chapter shall be in addition to any penalties which may be imposed against the driver or other persons within the motor vehicle pursuant to any other city ordinance or state law.
C. The term “motor vehicle” as used in this chapter shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 1-146 of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/1-146. In addition, the term “motor vehicle” as used in this chapter shall include motorcycles and motorized pedalcycles, as defined in Sections 1-147 and 1-148.2 of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/1-147,1-148.2, and shall include every other vehicle which is self-propelled, including golf carts and other slow moving vehicles.
(Ord. 2013-4, 2012).