San Diego County enforces abandoned vehicle abatement on both public and private property. Vehicles parked on public streets beyond 72 hours or inoperable/dismantled vehicles on private property may be declared abandoned and removed. County Code Section 72.122 and California Vehicle Code govern enforcement.
Abandoned vehicles in unincorporated San Diego County are addressed under County Code Section 72.122 (public streets) and California Vehicle Code Sections 22523 and 22669 (private and public property). On public streets, any vehicle left beyond 72 hours without moving 0.5 miles may be cited and towed. On private property, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable vehicles visible from public areas may be declared a nuisance. The County Code Compliance Division handles complaints about abandoned vehicles on private property. Vehicles on public roads are handled by the Sheriff's Department.
Abandoned vehicles may be towed and impounded at the owner's expense. Storage fees accrue daily. If not claimed, vehicles may be sold at lien sale. Property owners with abandoned vehicles on their land may face nuisance abatement costs.
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