Arlington Heights enforces regulations against abandoned and inoperable vehicles on both public streets and private property. Vehicles that are unregistered, have flat tires, or have not been moved within 48 hours may be classified as abandoned and subject to towing.
The Village of Arlington Heights defines abandoned vehicles as those left on public streets for more than 48 hours without being moved, or those that are unregistered, wrecked, or inoperable on either public or private property. Vehicles on private property must display current registration and be in operable condition. Storing junk, wrecked, or dismantled vehicles in yards or driveways is prohibited as a property maintenance violation. The Police Department handles abandoned vehicles on public streets and may tag them with a notice requiring removal within a specified period, typically 24 to 48 hours. If not removed, vehicles are towed and impounded at the owner's expense. Property owners storing inoperable vehicles may receive code enforcement notices from Community Development at (847) 368-5200.
Abandoned vehicles on public streets are tagged and towed after the notice period. Owners are responsible for towing and impound fees. Storing inoperable vehicles on private property may result in fines of $50 to $500 per offense.
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