Fayetteville removes unattended and abandoned vehicles under Code Sec. 90.02, following Arkansas law A.C.A. Sec. 27-50-1202 et seq. A vehicle left in one street spot over 72 hours can be towed, and unregistered or junk vehicles trigger code-compliance action.
Code Sec. 90.02 directs that removal and disposition of any unattended or abandoned vehicle in Fayetteville follow A.C.A. Sec. 27-50-1202 et seq., the Arkansas abandoned-vehicle statute. On the street, Sec. 72.02 lets police tow a vehicle parked continuously in one spot for more than 72 hours, and Sec. 72.15 bars parking any vehicle without a valid, current license plate or leaving it more than 14 days at one location. An inoperable or junk vehicle stored in open view on private property is handled as a nuisance by Code Compliance, which inspects on complaint, leaves a door hanger, and mails a certified Notice of Violation stating the correction required. The owner pays towing and storage before recovering an impounded vehicle.
A tagged abandoned or unplated vehicle is towed and impounded, with the owner paying towing and storage under Sec. 72.02. Junk vehicles on private property draw a Notice of Violation and escalating fines until removed or screened.
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