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