True or False: The rule states that if the junk vehicle is not claimed, the owner forfeits all rights and interests in the vehicle.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not stated
• D. Cannot determine

Answer: (A)

When a vehicle is officially classified as junk or abandoned and the owner does not respond within the required notice period, the owner’s rights and interests in the vehicle are forfeited. This rule is in place to streamline removal and disposal of derelict vehicles, allowing authorities to proceed with salvage or disposal after proper notification. The forfeiture doesn’t happen automatically without following the notice process; if the owner acts within the allotted time to claim or redeem, they may keep or recover the vehicle. But once the time runs out and the vehicle is deemed unclaimed, the rights are forfeited, enabling lawful disposal.