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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
(A) Because of the dangers to the health, safety and general welfare of the public and to children attracted by junk cars and from vermin, weeds and insects, junk vehicles are declared to be nuisances except in lawfully operated junkyards or yards lawfully operated for vehicles awaiting percussion for junking from the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
(B) Any person who keeps or maintains a junk vehicle or part, or parts thereof, continuously exposed to public view for a period of time in excess of ten days shall be deemed liable for maintaining a public nuisance.
(Ord. 2000-5, passed 11-20-00)
(A) In addition to all other remedies provided by law for the abatement of a public nuisance, a police officer may order a junk vehicle or part, or parts thereof, removed.
(B) A police officer who finds a junk vehicle or parts shall place upon or attach to the vehicle or parts a notice tag containing the following information:
(1) The date, time, officer’s name, public agency and address and telephone number to contact for information;
(2) The vehicle or parts are considered abandoned;
(3) The vehicle or parts will be removed after 72 hours, or earlier if health or safety reasons require such time be reduced or eliminated;
(4) The person who owns the vehicle or parts will be held responsible for all costs incidental to the removal, impoundment and disposal of the vehicle or parts;
(5) The person who owns the vehicle or parts may avoid costs by removal of said vehicle or parts within 72 hours, or earlier if health or safety reasons require such time be reduced or eliminated.
(C) A copy of the notice shall also be placed at, on or in a prominent location on any building on the real estate or the real estate itself.
(Ord. 2000-5, passed 11-20-00)
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