To be an 'abandoned Nuisance Vehicle' a motor vehicle must be in a condition only to be junked, crushed, or dismantled and must be at least _________ years old?

• A. 5
• B. 10
• C. 15
• D. 20

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that a vehicle must be so deteriorated that it’s essentially only suitable for junking, and it must be at least 10 years old. That 10-year age threshold helps distinguish truly abandoned nuisance vehicles from newer ones that are merely damaged or temporarily out of service. In practice, inspectors check both the severe condition (rusted, dismantled, nonfunctional) and the age of the vehicle; when both are present, it can be classified as a nuisance and subject to abatement. Other ages would either be too permissive or too strict, making 10 the best-balanced standard.