This section defines key terms related to motor vehicle regulations in Virginia, including 'abandoned motor vehicle,' 'scrap metal processor,' and 'vehicle removal certificate.' It specifies conditions under which vehicles are considered abandoned and outlines roles involved in vehicle processing and removal. These definitions are essential for enforcement and compliance with vehicle-related laws.
A vehicle is considered abandoned if it weighs at least 75 pounds and is left unattended on public property for over 48 hours, on private property without owner consent for over 48 hours, or on the shoulder of a primary highway.
A scrap metal processor is a person engaged in processing motor vehicles into scrap for remelting, using machinery at a fixed location, with metallic scrap as their main product.
It is a document issued by the Virginia Department that authorizes the removal and destruction of an abandoned motor vehicle.
A vehicle is considered abandoned if left unattended on public property or private property without consent for more than 48 hours.