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What is an abandoned vehicle?
An abandoned vehicle is any vehicle or part that is parked, stored or left on public or private property in such an inoperable or neglected condition that the owner's intention to relinquish all rights or interest in it may be reasonably concluded. Any vehicle or part that is wrecked, dismantled or inoperative and that is parked, stored, or left on public or private property or, any vehicle left, parked, resting or otherwise immobilized on any highway or public right-of-way which lacks an engine, transmission, windshield, or any other part or equipment necessary to operate safely on the highway.
What is a dismantled vehicle?
A dismantled vehicle is any vehicle that is partially or wholly taken apart.
How can the county help me?
If a vehicle has been abandoned on your private property, the County can assist in removing the vehicle at no cost to you. If the vehicle is registered to the property owner, the County can also remove the vehicle at no cost.
If you are affected by an abandoned vehicle on someone else's property, email a complaint or contact the Code Enforcement office in your area for more information.
Vehicles that have been abandoned or parked on highways and public roadways for more than 72 hours should be reported to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) at:
East and South County (619) 401-2000
North County (760) 757-1675
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