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Brick, NJ Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Township Code § 267-9
Covered locations
Streets, vacant lots, residential lawns
Exception
Fully enclosed structure only
Max fine
$2,000 (§ 1-15)
Max jail term
90 days (§ 1-15)

Summary

Brick Township bans keeping inoperable vehicles on streets, vacant lots, or residential lawns unless stored inside a fully enclosed structure.

It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or permit the keeping on streets, vacant lots and residential lawns, except in a fully enclosed structure, any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer which: A. Is missing tires, wheels, engine or any essential parts. B. Displays extensive body damage or deterioration. C. Does not display a current, valid state license plate. D. Is wrecked, disassembled or partially disassembled.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4577344; v53 updated 2025-12-09; through 12-09-2025).

Full Breakdown

Under Township Code § 267-9, it's unlawful to keep or permit the keeping of any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer on streets, vacant lots, and residential lawns if it's missing tires, wheels, engine, or essential parts; has extensive body damage or deterioration; lacks a current valid state license plate; or is wrecked, disassembled, or partially disassembled. The only exception is storage inside a fully enclosed structure, such as a garage.

Violations & Fines

General penalty under § 1-15: up to 90 days in jail, a fine up to $2,000, or up to 90 days of community service; each day a violation continues is a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep an unregistered car on my Brick Township lawn?
No. § 267-9 bars keeping a vehicle without a current valid state license plate on a residential lawn unless it's inside a fully enclosed structure like a garage.
Does a damaged car in my driveway violate the ordinance?
If it displays extensive body damage or deterioration and sits outside an enclosed structure, it falls under § 267-9's ban on inoperable vehicles.

Sources & Official References

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