Fillmore, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Street Limit
- 72 hours (CVC §22651)
- Report
- Ventura County Sheriff
- Private Property
- Code Enforcement (805) 946-1846
- Enforcement
- Complaint-based
Summary
Vehicles left more than 72 hours on public streets may be cited under CVC §22651. Inoperable vehicles on private property are a code enforcement violation.
A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: (a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic.
Full Breakdown
Abandoned vehicles in Fillmore are enforced by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. A vehicle is considered abandoned if it is inoperable, has expired registration, or has been parked on a public street for more than 72 hours. Officers place 72-hour notices on suspected abandoned vehicles. Inoperable vehicles on private property visible from public view violate zoning code. Fillmore's small-town environment means abandoned vehicles are noticed quickly and complaints are common.
Violations & Fines
72-hour notice followed by towing at $200-$400 plus $40-$60 per day in storage fees. Expired registration on public streets: $25-$100. Inoperable vehicle visible from public on private property: code enforcement fine of $100-$500 per day. Vehicles unclaimed after 30 days are sold at lien sale.
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