Fort Lauderdale addresses abandoned vehicles under Chapter 26 (Traffic and Parking) and Chapter 18 (Nuisances). Vehicles left unattended on public property for over 24 hours may be presumed abandoned. Abandoned vehicles on private property must be removed within 10 days of notice.
Fort Lauderdale regulates abandoned and derelict vehicles through multiple code provisions. Under Chapter 26 Section 26-8, the city may cause vehicles to be removed and impounded when left unattended on a public place continuously for more than 24 hours, as they may be presumed abandoned. Under Chapter 18 Section 18-5, property owners must remove abandoned or derelict motor vehicles or vessels from public property within 24 hours or from private property within 10 days of receiving notice. Notice may be served by affixing written notice on the vehicle, posting notice in a conspicuous place on the property, or hand-delivering to the owner, lessee, or occupant.
Vehicles on public property may be towed after 24 hours. Private property owners have 10 days to comply after notice. Failure to comply may result in the city removing the vehicle at the owner's expense and placing a lien on the property.
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