§ 13-2-143. REMOVAL OF VEHICLE FROM SERVICE.

(A)

The department may order the removal of a vehicle from service if the vehicle fails to meet the inspection standards prescribed by this chapter.

(B)

If an order to remove a vehicle from service is issued to a driver for a vehicle that is occupied by a passenger, the driver may continue to the passenger's destination before removing the vehicle from service.

(C)

The department shall notify the holder in writing of the inspection failure, identifying the vehicle, the driver, and the specific inspection standard violated.

(D)

The department may allow a vehicle that fails to pass inspection to continue to operate if:

(1)

the holder or driver reports the vehicle damage or other failure to meet the required standards to the department;

(2)

the vehicle's failure to meet the inspection standard does not affect the safe operation of the vehicle; and

(3)

the vehicle is brought into compliance no later than the 10th day after the inspection failure occurs.

(E)

The department's failure to issue an order to remove a vehicle from service is not a defense to an allegation of a violation under this chapter.

Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-143; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.