My question involves a traffic citation from the state of: Indiana
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The main question is: Does the phrase "improperly licensed" legally include expired plates? It's kind of vague, I was wondering if there were any cases where it was proven to exclude license plates?
Here's my situation:
09-19-08: I catch a man who works for my apartment complex posting a "WARNING YOU ARE ILLEGALLY PARKED" orange sticker on my Truck's window. He informs me that my plates are expired. I ask him what my deadline is to get them changed and he says I'm not in risk of being towed, they just wanted to inform me. He said he wasn't checking the "will be towed in 72 hours" box so long as I take care of it when I can. I still have the sticker, and the box is definitely unchecked.
09-24-08 The DAY BEFORE my day off they tow my truck. They didn't call me or anything -- no new stickers, nothing. I go outside to get in my truck to go to work and it just isn't there.
Here's my question:
Because my Truck is parked on private property, is it really "illegally parked?" I know my complex can have a clause in the lease stating cars with expired plates can be towed, but my lease doesn't state that. Here it is word for word:
"Improperly licensed, disabled vehicles, vehicles hazardous to the safety of others or illegally parked vehicles will be towed away at the owner's risk and expense."
Which category do "expired plates" fall under? Is it considered to be improperly licensed? It isn't "illegally" parked because the apt is private property, right?
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I know I'm in the wrong and I should have paid more attention, but I really can't afford to pay to get my car out of the impound and make rent. For the last two months, they've had a problem keeping my records straight for whatever reason and have had me print off my bank statements to prove I've paid rent. I never complained, but this seems a little excessive. They told me they wouldn't tow me, and they did. I just want to know why.
Thanks in advance!

