CIVIL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE

HULK HAULERS AND SCRAP PROCESSORS

8.79.010            Definitions

8.79.020            Transporting Junk Vehicles to Scrap Processor, Authorized, Procedure - Removal of Parts, Restrictions

8.79.110            Chapter Not to Prohibit Individual Towing of Vehicles to Wreckers or Processors

8.79.120            Unlicensed Hulk Hauling or Scrap Processing - Penalty

8.79.010            Definitions

The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context indicates otherwise.

(a)  "Junk vehicle" means a motor vehicle meeting all the following requirements:

(1)  Is three years old or older;

(2)  Is extensively damaged, including but not limited to any of the following:  A broken window or windshield or missing wheels, tires, motor, or transmission;

(3)  Is apparently inoperable;

(4)  Is without a valid, current registration plate;

(5)  Has a fair market value equal only to the value of the scrap in it.

(b)  "Scrap processor" means a licensed establishment that maintains a hydraulic baler and shears, or a shredder for recycling salvage.

(c)  "Hulk hauler" means any person who deals in vehicles for the sole purpose of transporting and/or selling them to a licensed motor vehicle wrecker or scrap processor in substantially the same form in which they are obtained.

8.79.020            Transporting Junk Vehicles to Scrap Processor, Authorized, Procedure - Removal of Parts, Restrictions

Any licensed hulk hauler or scrap processor may transport any flattened or junk vehicle to a scrap processor upon obtaining the certificate of title or release of interest from the owner or an affidavit of sale from the landowner.

8.79.110            Chapter Not to Prohibit Individual Towing of Vehicles to Wreckers or Processors

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any individual not engaged in business as a hulk hauler or scrap processor from towing any vehicle owned by him or her to any motor vehicle wrecker or scrap processor.

8.79.120            Unlicensed Hulk Hauling or Scrap Processing - Penalty

Any hulk hauler or scrap processor who engages in the business of hulk hauling or scrap processing without holding a current license for authorization to do so, or, holding such a license, exceeds the authority granted by that license, is guilty of a traffic infraction.