5.40.085 Trespass to Vehicle.
A. A person commits trespass to a vehicle if, without having a right to do so or having reasonable grounds to believe to have such a right, the person:
1. Knowingly or intentionally climbs upon or enters the vehicle either bodily or with an instrument capable of damaging or removing property from the vehicle; or
2. Knowingly or intentionally tampers with the locks, latch mechanisms, hood release, engine, body, trim, undercarriage, running gear, fuel tank or fuel intake, antenna, electric or electronic equipment, wheels, steering mechanism, brakes, or any part of any such equipment.
B. It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that the person engaged in the conduct described in order to prevent imminent damage to the vehicle, persons, animals or other property.
C. A violation of the provisions of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. [Ord. NS-2142, 2010]