Bergenfield Chapter 295 makes it unlawful to abandon motor vehicles on public or private property and gives police authority to tow unregistered or inoperable vehicles.
Under Bergenfield Chapter 295, an abandoned vehicle on public streets or business parking property includes any motor vehicle without current year registration or that is mechanically inoperable. On other private property, keeping more than one such vehicle outdoors for over 30 days qualifies as abandonment. When police find a violation on private land, they notify the owner or tenant to abate within 10 days, served personally for residents or by registered mail to nonresidents. Owners may reclaim a towed vehicle before sale by paying removal, storage, and any fines.
Leaving an unregistered or inoperable vehicle on a public street, or storing more than one such vehicle outdoors for 30+ days on private property, violates Chapter 295. Penalties follow Chapter 1 Article II General Penalty, plus removal and storage costs.
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