Define: Disabled Vehicle

The meaning of “Disabled Vehicle” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Disabled Vehicle defined in a legal contract?

  • Disabled Vehicle means any vehicle that is temporarily unable to move. Seen in 12 SEC filings
  • Disabled Vehicle means any motor vehicle that is not able to operate under its own power. Seen in 8 SEC filings
  • Disabled Vehicle means any motor vehicle that is unable to operate safely and properly under its own power. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Disabled Vehicle means any vehicle, as defined in [clause], that is not capable of operating under its own motive power. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Disabled Vehicle means a motor vehicle which has been abandoned or rendered inoperable due to mechanical failure or an accident. Any motor vehicle, operational or not, that poses a hazard to the public due to its location shall also be deemed a Disabled Vehicle for the purposes of [clause]. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Disabled Vehicle means any motor vehicle that is temporarily or permanently inoperative as a result of a collision or accident, due to wear and tear or mechanical failure, or due to any other cause. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Disabled Vehicle means any vehicle that is stopped or parked, whether attended or unattended, on a public right-of-way and which is, due to any mechanical failure or inoperability because of a collision, fire or other such damage, temporarily inoperable under its own power. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Disabled Vehicle means a vehicle temporarily or permanently unable to move or operate under its own power.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Vehicle breakdowns
  • Accidents resulting in vehicle damage
  • Breakdown Recovery Services

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Disabled Vehicle means a vehicle considered a hazard due to its location, regardless of operability.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Illegally parked or abandoned vehicles
  • Vehicles obstructing traffic or public right-of-way

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

  • Disabled Vehicle means a vehicle rendered inoperable due to damage, wear and tear, mechanical failure, or other causes.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Vehicle breakdowns
  • Accidents resulting in vehicle damage
  • Regular wear and tear of vehicles
  • Claims for damages

Relevant Sectors

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Disabled Vehicle means a vehicle temporarily or permanently unable to move or operate under its own power