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Title 15 : Motor Vehicles, Traffic and Parking
Chapter 14 : Stopping, Standing Or Parking

15-1423 : Disabled or abandoned vehicles; removal.

  1. It shall be unlawful for any person to park or leave standing any motor vehicle which has become disabled mechanically or which is not in regular use, for a period of more than five (5) days, upon any of the streets or alleys of the city.
  2. In the event any person shall violate the provisions of subsection (1), the police department is authorized and directed to cause the vehicle to be removed after giving the owner thereof five (5) days written notice by certified mail, postage prepaid, provided that the name of the owner can be learned. In the event the name of the owner cannot be found upon reasonable inquiry, then the required notice shall be waived. (1973 Code, § 11-226)