For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED VEHICLE. All motor vehicles or other vehicles in a state of disrepair, 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 vehicle 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, discarded motor vehicle, regardless of title, having lost its character as a substantial property and left unattended without justification on the owner's land contrary to the public policy expressed in this code.
HIGHWAY. Any street, alley or public way within this municipality.
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE.
(1) Any motor vehicle from which, for a period of at least seven days 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.
(2) 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.
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.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 4-201) (1994 Code, § 24-7-1)