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
(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.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 22. Abandoned, Salvaged, and Scrap Vehicles
9-22-1-1. Application of Chapter
9-22-1-5. Discovery of Possession by Person Other Than Vehicle Owner
9-22-1-7. Inability to Determine Ownership; Declaring Vehicle Abandoned
9-22-1-11. Tagging Abandoned Vehicle or Parts
9-22-1-12. Officer's Abandoned Vehicle Report; Photographs
9-22-1-13. Disposal of Vehicle or Parts; Retention of Records and Photographs by Bureau
9-22-1-14. Duties of Tagging Officer; Towing and Storage of Vehicle or Parts
9-22-1-15. Discovery of Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property
9-22-1-16. Towing Vehicle From Private Property
9-22-1-17. Notice to Bureau Given by Service Towing Vehicle From Rental Property
9-22-1-18. Complaint by Person Owning or Controlling Private Property
9-22-1-19. National Data Base Search; Notification; Storage Costs
9-22-1-21. Means of Vehicle Identification Not Available; Disposal Without Notice
9-22-1-21.5. Liens on Vehicles; Public Sale or Auction; Civil Damages
9-22-1-23. Public Sale by Unit or Holder of Mechanic's Lien; Notice
9-22-1-24. Purchasers at Public Sales; Bill of Sale; Fees; Roadworthiness of Vehicle
9-22-1-25. Payment of Removal, Storage, and Disposition Costs; Cost Limits
9-22-1-26. Sale Proceeds Credited Against Removal, Storage, and Disposition Costs
9-22-1-30. Fiscal Body Procedures Established by Ordinance; Abandoned Vehicle Fund
9-22-1-31. Public Agencies; Personnel, Property, and Towing Contracts; Fiscal Body Ordinances
9-22-1-32. Liability for Loss or Damage to Vehicle or Vehicle Parts