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Topic: Look out Michigan gearheads...
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-31-2005 06:55 PM
 
This came to me in a email from Hemmings:"Legislation
Michigan Hosts Database of Abandoned Cars
A new law enacted on October 1 could have a far-reaching effect on the old-car hobby. The Michigan Auto Lost and Found Web site, at services.sos.state.mi.us/autolostandfound is a database of abandoned vehicles searchable by anyone using VIN or plate numbers.
In theory, the Web site is a part of a large campaign to streamline the identification and removal of cars abandoned on roadsides or other public property, and on private property without owner's consent. But Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land's comments suggest a broader goal.
"Junk cars pose a safety threat, lower property values and are a blight on the landscape," said Land, who had campaigned on a promise to help communities clean up abandoned vehicles. "Residents, insurance agencies, banks or anyone with an interest can easily check to see if a vehicle is abandoned. I commend the Legislature, law enforcement and towing agencies for supporting a solution that will work to keep Michigan beautiful."
William Byers, Michigan Towing Association president, commended the law, saying it benefits towing agencies. Police agencies also may designate an agent, such as a towing company, to handle any tagging, removal, processing and auctioning of abandoned vehicles. The law also transfers the responsibility of notifying vehicle owners from police agencies to the Department of State.
The 30-day waiting period for impounded vehicles is eliminated, allowing law enforcement to deem them as abandoned within 24 hours. Furthermore, vehicles towed from private property are considered abandoned immediately, rather than in seven days, as required under the old law.
While this is an initiative designed specifically to address abandoned vehicles, such laws are often used by anti-hobby forces to force the removal of project cars from private property.
We advise Michigan residents to keep a close eye on any future amendments to Public Acts 493, 494 and 495.
- By David Traver Adolphus"
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 2613
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 10-31-2005 06:59 PM
Something stinks like too much big brother.....
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-31-2005 07:46 PM
"Lower property values and are a blight on the landscape"Must be a Northern thing,here in the South if you park your abandon/borke down 5.0 next to your Trailer the property values go up and the yard looks better 
Sam
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Ci8UUP
Gearhead Posts: 631
From: Renton, Washington
Registered: May 2005
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posted 10-31-2005 10:35 PM
This will be funny to watch the first time they try pulling a broken down car off a Native American's property.
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Bob429
Gearhead Posts: 545
From: Watervliet,MI,USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-01-2005 06:16 PM
Guess I'd better stick my car back in the hunting lodge for the winter.  ------------------
Bob
Member#39
71 J code
429 SCJ-R Sportsroof
C6 4:11 [email protected] on street tires
http://www.my429scj.50megs.com
http://www.mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/Bob429.html
2004 Pure stock muscle car Drags pics now on my page.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3969
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 11-02-2005 07:20 AM
So you got a car sitting beside the garage, they can take it away and declare it abandoned if you don't call them to report it missing within 24 hours? WTF? Just so I understand this, if you go to Disney World for a week with the wife and kids, you could come home to find your classic car removed, declared abandoned and auctioned off before you even got a chance to notice it was gone, huh?
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3969
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 11-02-2005 07:22 AM
Oh yeah, if they tow a supposedly abandoned vehicle off your private property, and you do manage to get ahold of it before its sold off, do you still have to pay the 80 bucks to have it towed back home again?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-02-2005 06:16 PM
That's my take on it. How this could be legal is beyond me. I'm glad all my cars are inside behind lock and key, even though I don't live there who knows what stupid ideas are in our legislators' pinheads.I wonder why they don't do that for boats, RVs, snowmobiles, pink flamingos... ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'05 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L DOHC 24V Duratech V6
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 4235
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-02-2005 10:47 PM
CArs are an easy target. They are everywhere,and plentiful.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-03-2005 12:23 AM
Sounds an awful lot like they are squeezing you for plates and insurance, if the car is driveable or not. That's a bunch of crap in my book.------------------
William "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."
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kenseth17
Journeyman Posts: 71
From: Green Bay, WI
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 11-03-2005 08:21 PM
We have crap like that in wisconsin. All vehicles are suppose to be tagged and registration up to date, or they can give a fine and remove the car from you property. I still haven't run into a problem, but my moms car was only outside in her driveway under a week without plates when she bought a new car, and the bastards fined her. Anything to get money out of people. Registration fees are getting ridicolous too. I'll have to find a good way to prevent any possible towing of my truck. Must be a good way to make it unmoveable and laugh at them when they try.
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FordFlashback
Journeyman Posts: 26
From: Lansing, MI, USA
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 11-03-2005 08:44 PM
quote:
a large campaign to streamline the identification and removal of cars abandoned on roadsides or other public property, and on private property without owner's consent.
I see abandoned cars along I-96 quite regularly, for days they sit there, doesn't sound like such a bad idea. ------------------
http://fordflashback.com
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-03-2005 08:55 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Furthermore, vehicles towed from private property are considered abandoned immediately, rather than in seven days, as required under the old law.
How about this one? By the way, welcome to M&M. You have an excellent web site. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'05 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L DOHC 24V Duratech V6 [This message has been edited by SteveLaRiviere (edited 11-03-2005).]
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-03-2005 09:55 PM
Maybe these city employee's know about the classic car craze. They just want them for the auction, deal inside to win, and sell it for a huge profit.------------------
William "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."
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hwyman3
Gearhead Posts: 2592
From: Southern Maryland, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 11-03-2005 10:07 PM
We have something similar here in my county. You are allowed to have 1 untagged vehicle in view on your property. If it's behind a baracade fence or in a garage, then you can have as many as you want!------------------
Greg W.
M&M #3962 MCA #52100
2002 Laser Red GT Coupe The Highwayman 3
1991 F-150 XLT 4x2 5.0 Ole Faithful
Southern Maryland Mustang Club
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/hwyman3.html
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FordFlashback
Journeyman Posts: 26
From: Lansing, MI, USA
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 11-04-2005 06:47 AM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
How about this one? By the way, welcome to M&M. You have an excellent web site.
Thanks Steve, you do as well!
As for the Mich law, I saw this new law on the Secretary of State site the other day, here's the link, http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1640_9150-128539--M_2005_10,00.html . I guess if one has an abandoned "looking" car in the yard, might be best to at least have it registered and plated. Does this one qualify? It's sure looks abandoned and it's in my backyard (in Michigan) lol. I wish they would come and get it. It's been there about a month, actually I'm surprised the neighbors and/or city haven't whined about it. Ron
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-04-2005 05:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by FordFlashback:
Does this one qualify? It's sure looks abandoned and it's in my backyard (in Michigan) lol. I wish they would come and get it. It's been there about a month, actually I'm surprised the neighbors and/or city haven't whined about it.
Ya done broke it!   ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'05 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L DOHC 24V Duratech V6
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FordFlashback
Journeyman Posts: 26
From: Lansing, MI, USA
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 11-04-2005 06:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Ya done broke it!
It came to me broke actually, it took very little effort to split it into two. The steering gear was just laying there, the section of frame where it attaches was mia. Good old Michigan cancer lol.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-04-2005 06:21 PM
As a Mainer, I can relate.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'05 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L DOHC 24V Duratech V6
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 3237
From: Stanton, Michigan, zip 48888
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-13-2005 09:38 AM
All this sounds like a scam put together by the Towing Association lobby groups to make the towing companies more $$$$$!! http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1640_14837_23707_37655-123741--,00.html#pen Unregistered abandoned scrap vehicle: "Is abandoned, at least 7 years old, is inoperable or extensively damaged so that repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds the fair market value, and is not currently registered in Michigan or does not display current-year registration plates from another state." ...... What will be next? 7+ yr-old RVs, farm tractors, mobile homes, boats??? Ryan
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 4235
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-14-2005 09:21 PM
People should stop with the nimby concept and just mind their own business. Until then we need to speak up and be heard,or else they will take away everything we have,for our own good LOL.
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