For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
INOPERABLE VEHICLE OR MOTOR VEHICLE. Any vehicle or motor vehicle which cannot be started or legally or physically operated on township streets or public highways by virtue of lacking the equipment required by the laws of the state or which does not bear valid and current license plates.
JUNKED VEHICLES OR MOTOR VEHICLES.
(1) Include all parts or accessories of vehicles or motor vehicles without which vehicles or motor vehicles cannot be operated in a safe manner on township streets or public highways; and
(2) Vehicles or motor vehicles which have been so damaged or dismantled as to be total losses.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
TOTAL LOSS. The cost to repair a damaged or dismantled vehicle or motor vehicle exceeds the fair market value for such vehicle. Fair market value may be determined by using any nationally recognized appraisal books or method.
VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon rails or tracks.
(Prior Code, § 84.051) (Ord. I, passed 5-3-1973)