This section outlines laws related to the seizure, handling, and record-keeping of vehicles with removed or falsified identification numbers, including procedures if ownership is unknown. It also addresses illegal dealings involving stolen vehicle titles and plates, false theft reports, and the department's record management of stolen vehicles. Penalties for violations range from misdemeanors to confiscation and sale of vehicles.
If ownership cannot be established, the court confiscates and sells the vehicle, using the proceeds to cover legal costs and depositing any remaining funds with the state.
Knowing or attempting to procure or pass stolen vehicle titles or plates is a first-degree misdemeanor, which can result in significant legal penalties.
Yes, if a stolen vehicle is not reported as recovered within five years, the department may remove its record from the files.
Knowing that a vehicle has not been stolen and reporting it as such to police or the department is considered making a false report, which is a third-degree misdemeanor.