California Vehicle Code sections 22651 and 22669 set uniform rules allowing peace officers and authorized agents to remove abandoned vehicles from public and private property after defined waiting periods, with statewide notice and lien procedures.
Vehicle Code section 22651 authorizes removal of vehicles parked or left standing in violation of state or local rules, while section 22669 specifically permits public agencies to remove abandoned vehicles from public or private property. Section 22523 makes vehicle abandonment a public offense punishable by fines plus removal costs. The Abandoned Vehicle Trust Fund program (Vehicle Code 9250.7) provides supplemental fee revenue to local agencies that adopt the program. Notice, hearing, and lien sale procedures are governed by Vehicle Code 22850 through 22856 and apply uniformly across the state.
Abandonment of a vehicle is a public offense. Fines start at $250 and may reach $1,000 plus towing, storage, and administrative costs. Owners are also liable for lien sale deficiencies and may face civil liability for environmental cleanup if hazardous materials are present.
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