Junked Vehicles

Definition

Junked vehicles detract from neighborhood appearance and are considered a nuisance. Junked vehicles may not be parked or stored out in the open. A vehicle is considered a junk vehicle if it:

  • Does not have a current license plate or a valid motor vehicle inspection certificate, and is not capable of passing a state motor vehicle inspection
  • Is wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled vehicle
  • Is on private property and is not working for more than 30 consecutive days
  • Is on public property and not working for more than 72 consecutive hours

Junk vehicle owners can face fines and the vehicle may be towed away and destroyed.

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