(1) A peace officer may stop, inspect, and test a vehicle at any time upon reasonable cause to believe that:

1. (a) a vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law; or
2. (b) that its equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair.

(2)

1. (a)

   1. (i) If a vehicle is found to be in unsafe condition or any required part or equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment, the officer shall give a written notice to the driver and shall send a copy to the division.

   2. (ii) The notice shall:

      1. (A) require that the vehicle be placed in safe condition and its equipment in proper repair and adjustment;
      2. (B) specify the repairs and adjustments needed; and
      3. (C) require that a safety inspection certificate be obtained within five days.

2. (b) If a vehicle is, in the reasonable judgment of the peace officer, hazardous to operate, the peace officer may require that the vehicle:

   1. (i) not be operated under its own power; or
   2. (ii) be driven to the nearest garage or other place of safety.
3. (c) If the owner or driver does not comply with the notice requirements and secure a safety inspection certificate within five days, the vehicle may not be operated on the highways of this state.