For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle from which, for a period of at least ten days or any greater period fixed by ordinance, the engine, wheels or other parts have been removed or on which the engine, wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own motor power. INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE shall not include a motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own motor power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations. This definition of INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE is taken from ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-40-3.
UNLICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle that is not currently licensed or registered with the State of Illinois or that is exempt from registration in Illinois under the provision of § 3-4 or of the Illinois Vehicle Code, ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 3-402. By licensed or registered, reference is made to the license plate, tags or stickers for a license plate. Having a motor vehicle currently registered with the State of Illinois or which is exempt from registration under ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 3-402 shall be a defense to § 97.01. MOTOR VEHICLE for purposes of this chapter means every vehicle that is self-propelled if operational.
(Ord. 2004-25, passed 7-12-2004; Am. Ord. 2013-09, passed 6-24-2013)