Brick, NJ Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

§ 267-9 of the Brick Township Code judges a vehicle by its condition and by where it sits. The covered places are streets, vacant lots and residential lawns. That list mixes public and private ground, so the lawn of a Brick home is treated the same as the street in front of it.

The section is not limited to cars. It names any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer.

A vehicle falls under § 267-9 if it meets any of the listed conditions:

A. It is missing tires, wheels, engine or any essential parts. B. It displays extensive body damage or deterioration. C. It does not display a current, valid state license plate. D. It is wrecked, disassembled or partially disassembled.

Condition C stands out because it has nothing to do with whether the vehicle runs. A vehicle in working order that does not display a current, valid state license plate is covered by § 267-9 the same as a vehicle with no engine. Condition D reaches a vehicle that is only partially disassembled, so taking a vehicle apart on a Brick lawn brings it within the section before the job is finished. Condition A is open ended: beyond tires, wheels and engine, it covers any essential parts.

The wording also matters for who is responsible. It is unlawful to keep such a vehicle or to permit the keeping of it. The person who keeps the vehicle and the person who permits it to stay are both covered by the Brick section.

The only exception is storage in a fully enclosed structure, such as a garage. The structure must be fully enclosed, so the exception depends on the vehicle being inside.