Abandoned Vehicles

How do I remove an abandoned vehicle from my property?

Contact the police department and request to speak with an abandoned vehicle officer. The process will take about 1-2 weeks vehicle is removed from the property. If you need the vehicle removed in a shorter time frame you can have the vehicle towed by a private towing company in compliance with section 3353 ( c ) of the vehicle code.

My vehicle is broke down along the road. Will it be towed?

If the vehicle is on or blocking any portion of the travel lane it may be towed. If the vehicle poses a hazard in any way it may be towed. If the vehicle remains along the roadside for longer than 48 hours it will be subject to the abandoned vehicle process which will result in towing.