How do I get an abandoned vehicle removed from my property?

As the Owner/Authorized agent of the property, you have a right to call the wrecker of your choice to have the vehicle towed away.  We suggest that you have signs posted warning of the parking violation.  If you have made every effort to find a wrecker to remove the car and cannot locate such wrecker, you may call the Impound Division at 389-3819 for additional information to assist you. 

My neighbor has several cars in his yard that are not in running condition.  Can anything be done about this?  Do I have to give my name?

Yes! Call the Impound Office (You do not have to give your name) with the address of the abandoned vehicles, description of the vehicles, and owner information (If known).  An Impound Officer will check the address.  If the vehicles fit the criteria under City Statute (CC12:500-509) as being in abandoned or inoperative condition, the Impound Officer will attempt to serve a "Notice to Abate a Public Nuisance" to the owner of the property, or owner of the vehicle(s), or the occupant of the property. 

When I called in a complaint on the cars in my neighbors yard, I expected the Police to respond immediately and remove those cars.  What happened?

The Law requires that the violator be given an opportunity to sign a "Notice to Abate a Public Nuisance".  After notice is given, the law requires the vehicle to be removed from the property; placed in an enclosed garage, or repairs must be commenced.  The violator has 15 days to comply with the Law. (If the violator is repairing the vehicle(s), he/she can have an additional 15 days as long as repair receipts can be shown.)

Many times the violator will avoid contact with the Police Officer which delays service of the notice and subsequent removal of the vehicle(s).  (Please note that the Impound Officer will continue to attempt contact until the notice is served and the case is completed.)  PLEASE BE PATIENT.