Escondido tows vehicles parked on public streets over 72 hours under CA Vehicle Code §22651(k). Vehicles on private property without plates/registration also abatable under Muni Code §12-40.
California Vehicle Code §22651(k) authorizes cities to tow any vehicle parked on a public roadway for more than 72 consecutive hours. Escondido enforces this through Police Department parking enforcement and the Neighborhood Services Division — residents can report via the Escondido Access portal or (760) 839-4722. Officers typically chalk tires and post a 72-hour notice. Towing fees run $250-$500 plus $60-$75/day storage at contracted impound lots. On private property, Escondido Municipal Code §12-40 (Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program) regulates unregistered, wrecked, or inoperable vehicles visible from public right-of-way — owners receive a 10-day notice to remove, register, or garage the vehicle before abatement.
Public street 72-hour violation: tow + $250-$500 fee + $60-$75/day storage. Private-property inoperable vehicle unabated: $250-$500 city fine plus abatement costs recorded as tax lien under Muni Code §12-40.10.
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