Indiana Code 8-2.1-24-25. Impoundment of vehicles and cargo; release
(1) the motor carrier of property has not obtained the required certification from the department; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-2.1-24-25
- Highway: includes county bridges and state and county roads, unless otherwise expressly provided. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(b) To obtain possession of a motor vehicle impounded under subsection (a), the motor carrier that operates the motor vehicle must either:
(1) obtain the required certification from the department; or
(2) remove from the vehicle all cargo for which the required certification has not been obtained.
(c) If the motor carrier that operates a motor vehicle impounded under subsection (a) is not the owner of the vehicle, the department or the state police department shall release the motor vehicle to the owner unless the owner was aware that the motor vehicle was being operated without the required certification.
(d) Cargo held in a motor vehicle impounded under subsection (a) must be released if the cargo is loaded into a motor vehicle operated in compliance with this chapter.
As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.29.