Corona, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Requirement
- Authorized under CVC §22669 et seq
- Time Limit
- 72-hour rule triggers abandoned vehicle marking
- Storage Requirements
- Inoperable vehicles must be stored in enclosed garage
- Storage Requirements
- Missing plates, flat tires, or no engine = inoperable
- Owner Liability
- Owners pay all tow and storage fees
Summary
Corona enforces California Vehicle Code §22669 and local provisions to remove abandoned, wrecked, or inoperable vehicles from public streets and private property. Vehicles parked over 72 hours, missing license plates, with flat tires, or otherwise inoperable can be tagged for removal and towed at the owner's expense.
22651. A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: (a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstructi
Full Breakdown
and Corona Municipal Code provisions. A vehicle is considered abandoned when it has been parked on a public street for more than 72 hours without being moved, or when it is wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable. Officers from Corona Police Department or Code Enforcement can mark a vehicle for removal; if not moved within the posted timeframe (typically 72 hours after marking), the vehicle is towed. On private property, abandoned or inoperative vehicles must be stored inside an enclosed garage or removed; visible storage of inoperable vehicles in driveways, side yards, or front yards is a code violation.
Vehicles must have current registration, attached license plates, all major mechanical components, and be capable of moving under their own power to be considered operable. Owners are responsible for tow and storage fees. Residents can report abandoned vehicles to Corona PD's parking enforcement or through the city's online reporting tool. Junkyards and salvage activities are restricted to commercial/industrial zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
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