Abandoned-vehicle law in Essex County is primarily NJ Title 39. On county roads and park grounds the county and Sheriff enforce it, and county park officers may seize vehicles left in violation.
New Jersey defines abandonment in N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.5: "A vehicle which remains on or along the highway for a period of more than four hours or for any period without current license plates shall be presumed to be an abandoned motor vehicle." On other public property the presumption arises after 48 hours or without current plates. Essex County applies this on county roads and in its parks, where county code authorizes officers "to seize and confiscate any property, thing or device on or in any County parks or property used in violation of any ordinance, statute or the rules and regulations set forth in this chapter." Most residential abandoned-vehicle complaints are handled by municipal police.
Under N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.5, abandoning a vehicle carries a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 for a first offense, and $500 to $1,000 for subsequent offenses, plus towing and storage costs.
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