Babylon, NY Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- Traffic Code § TC-3-19
- 1st offense fine
- $500
- 2nd offense fine
- $1,000
- 3rd+ offense fine
- $2,500
Summary
Abandoning any vehicle anywhere in the Town of Babylon is unlawful, with fines escalating from $500 to $2,500 per offense, and the vehicle's last registered owner is presumed responsible for the abandonment.
It shall be unlawful for any person or his agent or employee to abandon, as defined in § 6-1 of the Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances, or permit to be abandoned any vehicle within the Town. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this section shall be punishable by a fine of $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second offense and $2,500 for the third offense and any subsequent offenses.
§ TC-3-19.1. Presumptive evidence. [Added 4-13-2004 by L.L. No. 9-2004] It shall be presumed that the last registrant of any vehicle found to be abandoned on any highway in the Town abandoned, allowed or permitted the abandonment of said vehicle. This presumption may be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence.
§ TC-3-19.2. Removal, redemption and disposal of abandoned vehicles. [Amended 6-2-1998 by L.L. No. 11-1998; 9-19-2000 by L.L. No. 22-2000; 4-13-2004 by L.L. No. 9-2004] Any property or vehicle left unattended, where such property or vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic, or any vehicle which is parked or displayed for purposes of storage, rental or sale in violation of this article shall be removed and stored in accordance with the terms and provisions of Chapter 6 of the Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances, except that the waiting periods set forth in § 6-1 of this Code shall not apply to the removal and storage of vehicles parked or displayed for sale or renting.
§ TC-3-20. Exemptions.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
Town of Babylon Traffic Code § TC-3-19 makes it unlawful for anyone, or an agent or employee, to abandon a vehicle, as defined in § 6-1 of the Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances, anywhere in the town. Fines escalate steeply: $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second, and $2,500 for a third or any later offense. Under § TC-3-19.1, the vehicle's last registered owner is presumed to have abandoned it, a presumption that owner can rebut only with clear and convincing evidence. Abandoned vehicles are removed and stored under the town's Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances, and government-owned vehicles are exempt.
Violations & Fines
Abandoning a vehicle anywhere in the Town of Babylon draws a $500 fine for a first offense, $1,000 for a second, and $2,500 for a third or later offense, plus towing and storage costs.
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