1. (a) No insurance company employee or property damage appraiser shall request or advise any motor vehicle owner or operator to operate their vehicle on any public thoroughfare for the purpose of obtaining a written estimate of damage at a drive-in claims center, unless it is ascertained that the vehicle meets safety requirements as determined by the department of transportation.

2. (b) A vehicle shall be deemed unsafe for driving pursuant to the provisions of this section if the vehicle has:

   1. (1) Damage to its unitized body construction;
   2. (2) Damage to its hood catch that would probably result in an unexpected opening;
   3. (3) Damage to the front suspension;
   4. (4) Metal in contact with any tire;
   5. (5) Any door that cannot be easily opened or that opens unexpectedly;
   6. (6) Inoperable tail lights;
   7. (7) Broken glass affixed to the vehicle or a cracked windshield; or
   8. (8) Any other condition deemed to be unsafe by the department of transportation pursuant to rules and regulations.

History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 491, § 1.