§ 40-466. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Antique vehicle means a passenger car or truck that is at least 25 years old.

Chief of police means the chief of police of the city, any duly commissioned police officer of the city or the code enforcement officer of the city.

Junked vehicle means any motor vehicle as defined in V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 683.071, as amended, which is self-propelled and wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, or discarded; or inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than 72 consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or 30 consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property, and which does not have lawfully affixed thereto an unexpired license plate and a valid motor vehicle inspection certificate.

Motor vehicle collector means a person who:

(1)

Owns one or more antique or special interest vehicles; and

(2)

Acquires, collects, or disposes of an antique or special interest vehicle or part of an antique or special interest vehicle for personal use to restore and preserve an antique or special interest vehicle for historic interest.

Special interest vehicle means a motor vehicle of any age that has not been changed from original manufacturer's specifications and, because of its historic interest, is being preserved by a hobbyist.

(Code 1990, ch. 9, § 7(A); Ord. No. 98-10-20-51, 10-20-1998)

State law reference

Definitions, V.T.C.A., Transportation Code §§ 683.071, 683.077.