Boone County, MO Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

No person shall park, keep, or permit the parking or keeping of any motor vehicle upon any highway or street which is wrecked or disabled for any longer than is necessary to remove such vehicle from the highway and in no event in excess of 24 hours.

Illegally Parked Vehicles Towed at Owner's Expense - In addition to any other remedy provided for in these regulations, any law enforcement officer is hereby authorized to order the towing and removal of any vehicle parked in violation of these regulations by a commercial vehicle towing company to a place of storage and the owner of such vehicle shall be responsible for all expense thereof.

Placement of Property in the Road Right of Way Prohibited; Exceptions - No person shall park or place vehicles, trailers, dumpsters, refuse, appliances, or other property upon the road right of way without the written authorization of the Highway Administrator, except that motor vehicles and trailers disabled due to mechanical failure or breakdown may remain in the right of way if parked in a manner which will not obstruct or encroach upon vehicular use of the roadway, but no such vehicle or trailer shall be parked longer than 24 hours without notification and consent of the County Highway Administrator or law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.