For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
JUNK VEHICLE. Any vehicle or part, or parts thereof, as the term VEHICLE is defined by I.C. 9-13-2-196 et seq., which meets any one or more of the following criteria:
(1) It is on public property, and either:
(a) Does not display a current valid license plate;
(b) Cannot safely be operated under its own power;
(c) Does not have running lights or other required equipment;
(d) Is parked illegally on public property or in such a manner as to constitute a hazard;
(e) Has been left on public property continuously for more than three days; or
(f) Is an abandoned vehicle as such term is defined by I.C. 9-13-2-1 et seq.;
(2) The vehicle has been previously removed by a towing service and not redeemed or claimed within 15 days;
(3) It is on private property, and either:
(a) Has been left on private property for more than 48 hours without consent of the owner or person in control of the property;
(b) Does not display a current valid license plate;
(c) Cannot safely be operated under its own power;
(d) Does not have running lights or other required equipment;
(e) As to a part or parts of a vehicle, is not kept inside of a garage or other closed building;
(f) 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;
(4) Is otherwise an abandoned vehicle as defined by I.C. 9-13-2 et seq.
(Ord. 2000-5, passed 11-20-00)
Statutory reference:
For provisions concerning the definition of vehicle, see I.C. 9-13-2-196