Impoundment of farm vehicle operated improperly
Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a police officer
who discovers a vehicle registered under this chapter as a farm truck,
farm trailer, or farm semitrailer and tractor that is being operated as
set forth in section 3 of this chapter:
(1) may take the vehicle into the police officer's custody; and
(2) may cause the vehicle to be taken to and stored in a suitable
place until:
(A) the legal owner of the vehicle can be found; or
(B) the proper certificate of registration and license plates
have been procured and the amount computed under
IC 9-29-5-13.5 has been paid.
(b) A vehicle being operated in violation of section 3 of this
chapter that is carrying perishable fruits or vegetables or livestock
may not be impounded, and the operator may proceed to the point of
destination after having been stopped by a police officer under
subsection (a).
As added by P.L.210-2005, SEC.36.
Last modified: May 27, 2006