Section
Abandoned Vehicles
92.01 Definitions
92.02 Abandonment
92.03 Possession of vehicle by other party; towing
92.04 Removal of motor vehicles or other vehicles; towing or hauling away
92.05 Police responsibilities
92.06 Unknown owner
92.07 Identifying and tracing vehicle
92.08 Reclaimed vehicles; expenses
92.09 Disposal of unclaimed vehicle
92.10 Disposal of unclaimed vehicles without notice
92.11 Police record for disposed vehicle
92.12 Public sale proceeds
92.13 Liability
Inoperable Motor Vehicles
92.25 Definition
92.26 Declaration of nuisance
92.27 Notice to abate
92.28 Exclusions
ABANDONED VEHICLES
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED VEHICLE. All motor vehicles or other vehicles in a state of despair, rendering the vehicle incapable of being driven in its condition; or any motor vehicle or other vehicle that has not been moved or used for seven consecutive days or more and is apparently deserted.
ANTIQUE VEHICLE. Any motor vehicles or other vehicle 25 years of age or older.
COMPONENT PART. Any part of a vehicle other than a tire having a manufacturer’s identification number or an identification number issued by the Secretary of State.
DERELICT VEHICLE. Any inoperable, unregistered or discarded motor vehicle, regardless of title, having lost its characteristic as a substantial property and left unattended without justification on the owner’s, lienholder’s or other legally entitled person’s land contrary to the public policy expressed in this code of ordinances.
HIGHWAY. Any street, alley or public way within the municipality.
REMOVE. To remove, deface, cover or destroy.
VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a street or highway, whether subject to or exempt from registration, excepting, however, bicycles, snowmobiles and devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
(Prior Code, § 24-7-1)
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