Cedar Park, TX Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Public property limit
- 72 consecutive hours
- Private property limit
- 30 consecutive days
- Fine
- up to $200
- Notice-to-hearing window
- 10 days
- Hearing venue
- municipal court judge
Summary
Cedar Park treats junked vehicles as a public nuisance. An inoperable, wrecked, or unregistered vehicle left more than 72 hours on public property, or 30 days on private property, can be cited and ordered removed.
It shall be unlawful to place, maintain, or permit to remain upon public or private property within the city any junked vehicle or part thereof. An offense under this article shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.00, as provided by Texas Transportation Code, section 683.073, as amended.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4973212; v14 updated 2026-06-25).
Full Breakdown
Article 8.05 defines a junked vehicle as one lacking a valid plate or inspection certificate that is wrecked, dismantled, or has been inoperable for more than 72 consecutive hours on public property or 30 consecutive days on private property. The police department or code enforcement gives written notice; the owner has 10 days to request a hearing before the municipal judge, and 10 more days to abate after any order. If unresolved, the city may remove the vehicle and assess the cost. Exemptions exist for vehicles enclosed in a building, licensed dealer/junkyard storage, and screened antique-collector vehicles.
Violations & Fines
Placing, maintaining, or permitting a junked vehicle to remain on public or private property is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $200.00 under Texas Transportation Code § 683.073; the city can also remove the vehicle after notice and bill the owner for the cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are classic or antique cars exempt?
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