Sacramento County abandoned vehicle abatement is handled under County Code Chapter 10.28 and CA Vehicle Code 22660-22669. Vehicles abandoned on public streets or private property may be removed. County participates in the Service Authority for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (SAVAA) which provides DMV fee funding for removal.
Sacramento County addresses abandoned vehicles through County Code Chapter 10.28 and CA Vehicle Code sections 22660-22669. On public streets, a vehicle parked in one place for more than 72 hours, displaying expired registration over 6 months, or meeting other abandonment criteria may be towed at the owner's expense. On private property, the property owner or occupant can file a complaint; the Sheriff or county code enforcement may abate the vehicle after proper notice. Inoperable vehicles stored on private residential property visible from the street are a code violation and must be enclosed in a garage, screened from view, or removed. Sacramento County's Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program is funded through a $1 per vehicle registration DMV surcharge (SAVAA). Report abandoned vehicles to county 311 or the Sheriff non-emergency line.
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