§ 34.191. Definitions.

In this division:

Antique auto means a passenger car or truck that is at least 35 years old.

Collector means the owner of one or more antique or special interest vehicles who collects, purchases, acquires, trades or disposes of special interest or antique vehicles or parts of them for personal use in order to restore, preserve and maintain an antique or special interest vehicle for historic interest.

Junked vehicle means a vehicle that is self-propelled, inoperable and:

(1)

Does not have lawfully affixed to it both an unexpired license plate and a valid motor vehicle safety inspection certificate;

(2)

Is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled or discarded; or

(3)

Has remained inoperable for more than 45 consecutive days.

Motor vehicle means a motor vehicle that is subject to registration under the state Certificate of Title Act.

Nuisance vehicle is a vehicle that is a public nuisance under section 34.194.

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

Storage facility means a garage, parking lot or any type of facility or establishment for the servicing, repairing, storing or parking of motor vehicles.

(Code 1970, § 16-33; Ord. No. 1995-15, § 1 (16-33), 2-13-95; Ord. No. 1998-72, § 3, 10-26-98; Ord. No. 2006-10, § 6, 3-21-06)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 4477-9a, § 5.01(5)—(10).

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, §§ 1.002, 1.003.