Abandoned Vehicle Laws? (driveway, drive, owners)

[Mike409]

It doesn't take much money to fix a flat. Just change the spare out. IMO, if it's been there for a year and hasn't moved, either sell the car, junk it or put it in your garage. Why should your eyesore be everyone elses?

[sgibbs2007]

TOW THAT ABANDONED CAR!!!!!!! I HAVE ONE NOW IN MY SUBDIVISION SITTING FOR OVER 2 MONTHS. I'M GOING TO CALL THE POLICE SO THEY CAN TOW THAT GARBAGE AWAY FROM MY NEIGHBORHOOD! lol

[gmiller67]

Does anyone know how a out of state transporter would go about removing a bank repossessed vehicle from New York City to sell at an auto auction in PA?

[himain]

Robin-IF that's you and obviously it could be, move the vehicle onto YOUR property and not the communities. Yes, its sad that you are in the position you are in but others are not and they shouldn't be exposed to it.

[Whytewulf]

Originally Posted by robinanne

Obviously you are only thinking about the looks of this abandoned vehicleI on the other hand think that you should consider the OWNER. Maybe the owner of this vehicle cannot AFFORD the repairs necessary to move this vehicle and he or she is waiting to be able to do this!!!!!!!!!! Please do not call the POLICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! People have a hard enough time financially than to be able to afford towing fees and storage fees to RETRIEVE a vehicle they may still have HOPE OF REVIVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My daughter has ASTHMA!!!!! I have lost my vehicle....because someone didn't like the "LOOK ' of it on the street. I was waiting to someday be able to afford the repairs and registration needed to drive this vehicle for "HER". Its a lot wquicker to get to the hospital in a CAR in the event of an emergency!!!!!!!!If you don't like the 'Look' of the vehicle ......Please cast your eyes away from it!!!!!!!!!!!!

While I agree with looking into the matter, an abandoned car is different than a "car in waiting". If you leave a care on the street, with a flat tire, never move or keep it presentable for a year, it is abandoned. You wouldn't be able to use said car in an emergency anyway. If you were counting on it, better maintain it. If you are holding on to a car for future use, get it off the street, put in in your carport, garage, drive way, maintain it so it's not an eye sore. etc.

Othterwise for the OP, yep 311, their are city ordances if on public streets. If it was a private lot, there is a lot more effort required.

[Elton]

The original post to the thread was July 2007. . here it is December 2008 and the vehicle still sits in the street with 4 flat tires. .. what kind of neighbor is so disrespectful and unthoughtful to do this?

[Doorway]

Still there??? Have you called 311 and reported it?

[Elton]

FINALLY!! After 3 long years of passing this old vehicle with flat tires on my neighborhood street, action was taken by the City Code department and it was moved to the owners driveway where it parks by itself for 90% of the time! Just thought I would pass this good news along and if you're neighborhood has a similar situation going on, remember there is still hope. Clean up your neighborhood and don't let it get trashy and rat infested.

[castufari]

We've had 3 cars parked and abandoned. I will email the police, who will check it out. No tag or current inspection and they'll put a 7 day "move it or tow it" sticker. After 7 days, bye bye. I think people park and leave to avoid going to the junkyard, who will pay them scrap fees.

[himain]

Good for you Elton!!!