Abandoned vehicles are governed statewide by the Michigan Vehicle Code. Under MCL 257.252a, a vehicle left on public property for at least 48 hours, or on private property without the owner's consent, is abandoned and may be tagged and towed by police. Abandoning a vehicle is a civil infraction.
Michigan handles abandoned vehicles at the state level, so the same rule applies everywhere in Kent County. MCL 257.252a(1) provides that 'A person shall not abandon a vehicle in this state,' and presumes the last titled owner is responsible. MCL 257.252a(2) defines an 'abandoned vehicle' as one that has remained on private property without the owner's consent, or on public property for at least 48 hours (18 hours on a state trunk-line highway if plated). A police agency may affix a written notice, then have the vehicle taken into custody and entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network; the Secretary of State notifies the last titled owner and secured party, who have 20 days to redeem or request a hearing
Abandoning a vehicle is a civil infraction with a $50.00 civil fine if the owner fails to redeem it before disposition (MCL 257.252a(1)). The owner is also liable for towing and daily storage charges, and the vehicle may be sold
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