Sec. 14. (a) If in the opinion of the officer the market value of the abandoned vehicle or parts is at least:

(1) one thousand dollars ($1,000); or

Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-22-1-14

  • officer: means the following:

    Indiana Code 9-22-1-2

  • storage yard: means a storage facility or a towing service used for the removal and storage of abandoned vehicles or parts. See Indiana Code 9-22-1-3.5
(2) in a municipality that has adopted an ordinance under section 13(b) of this chapter, the amount established by the ordinance;

the officer, before placing a notice tag on the vehicle or parts, shall make a reasonable effort to ascertain the person who owns the vehicle or parts or who may be in control of the vehicle or parts.

     (b) After seventy-two (72) hours, the officer shall require the vehicle or parts to be towed to a storage yard or towing service.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-1.1-5(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.92-1997, SEC.3; P.L.104-2005, SEC.5; P.L.125-2012, SEC.121.