Q: Can police steal (confiscate) my owned car if I'm repairing it in my yard?
I was recently given an ordinance notice for my car which is still under repair. It is not currently tagged or insured because it's not drivable. Now they're saying I have 10 days to fix it or they'll take it. Can they do that? Just take the car I paid for because it isn't fixed yet?
If I tag and insure it, will it still be considered a "junk car" because it isn't fixed? Nothing detrimental needs to be replaced, aside from cracked headlights.
A:
You have a nice constitutional issue but the bottom line is they say you aren't complying. So you need to get your car in a garage or most statutes allow for a properly secured tarp to count. Make it a hassle for them and you'll only possibly win the battle but you'll be losing a war of code enforcement. Not worth the fight.
Of just get someone to fix the headlights, tag it, inspect it,insure it.
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