[Ord. No. 796, 8-10-2021]
As used in this Chapter the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Any street with a roadway of less than twenty (20) feet in
width.
The entire width between the boundary lines of every way
publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the
public for purposes of vehicular travel.
Every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of
the rider and designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels
in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor.
Any self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively upon
tracks, except farm tractors and motorized bicycles.
Any vehicle or motor vehicle, which under Section 380.050 requires registration with the Department of Revenue of the State of Missouri or any other State, and such vehicle is required to display a valid license plate or plates or temporary permit issued to the lawful owner of the vehicle by the Department of Revenue of the State of Missouri, which is not registered after thirty (30) days of purchase, or which does not display a valid license plate as required under Section 380.050, or the vehicle's operator cannot show proof of financial responsibility under Section 380.140, or any motor vehicle which is not displaying proper license plates after thirty (30) days after purchase.
The entire width between the lines of every way publicly
maintained when any part thereof is open to the uses of the public
for purposes of vehicular travel. "State highway," a highway maintained
by the State of Missouri as a part of the State Highway System.
Any mechanical device on wheels designed primarily for use
or used on highways, except motorized bicycles, vehicles propelled
or drawn by horses or human power, or vehicles used exclusively on
fixed rails or tracks, cotton trailers, or motorized wheelchairs operated
by handicapped persons.
[Ord. No. 796, 8-10-2021]
A.
Any
vehicle which is operated upon any street, highway or City ally within
the City limits of Seymour, Missouri, and meets the definition of
a nuisance vehicle, may be towed by an officer of the Seymour Police
Department upon the officer issuing a citation for failure to register
a motor vehicle, failure to display license plates, or displaying
license plates of another, or failure to maintain or show proof of
financial responsibility.
B.
Any
such vehicle shall be towed by a licensed towing company and the officer
shall instruct the tow company to place a hold on the vehicle until
such time as the owner or operator of the vehicle can show a valid
proof of insurance for the vehicle.
