Abandoned or inoperable vehicles on public streets subject to towing under Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/4-203). Des Plaines enforces nuisance vehicle provisions on private property.
Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/4-203) governs abandoned vehicle removal from public streets. Des Plaines Police and Code Compliance enforce towing of inoperable or unlicensed vehicles on public property. Vehicles stored on private property without registration or in inoperable condition may violate nuisance provisions.
Towing at owner's expense; storage fees accrue daily.
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