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Davie, FL Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

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

Key Facts

Ban
storing abandoned vehicles/property
Notice period
10 days to remove
Antique exception
20+ year old autos, garaged or covered
Governing law
Davie Code §§ 11-16, 11-17

Summary

Parking or storing an abandoned, derelict, or unusable vehicle on public or private property anywhere in the Town of Davie is unlawful, though properly stored antique vehicles over 20 years old are exempt.

(a)It shall be unlawful to park, store, or to permit the parking or storing of any abandoned property upon any public or private property within the municipal limits of the town.(b)It is further provided that this section shall not apply to vehicles which are classified as antiques; provided, however, that any antique car on private property not having a current valid license plate shall be either in a garage or carport or covered with a tarpaulin.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 75).

Full Breakdown

Davie Code § 11-17(a) bars parking or storing abandoned property, defined in § 11-16 to include stripped or derelict vehicles no longer safely operable, on any public or private land in town. Section 11-17(b) exempts antique vehicles over twenty years old, but an unlicensed antique kept on private property must be inside a garage or carport, or covered with a tarpaulin. Under § 11-18, police post a ten-day removal notice on the property before the town can remove and destroy it.

Violations & Fines

Storing abandoned property without curing after a posted 10-day notice lets the town remove and destroy it, retaining any salvage value toward removal costs; enforcement runs through the police department.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep a junk car in my yard in Davie?
No. Davie Code § 11-17 bans parking or storing abandoned property, including derelict vehicles, on public or private property within town limits.
Are classic cars exempt from the abandoned vehicle ban?
Yes, vehicles over 20 years old are exempt, but an unlicensed antique on private property must be garaged, carported, or covered with a tarpaulin.

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