Frisco, TX Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Public Property
- 48 hours
- Notice Period
- 10 days
- State Law
- TX Transp. Code Ch. 683
- Inoperable
- Visible from street = violation
- Storage
- 25 per day
Summary
Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683 and Frisco Code Sec. 30-80, vehicles left 48+ hours on public property, or inoperable/unregistered on private property visible from street, may be tagged and towed after 10-day notice.
Sec. 683.011. AUTHORITY TO TAKE ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE INTO CUSTODY. (a) A law enforcement agency may take into custody an abandoned motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or outboard motor found on public or private property.(b) A law enforcement agency may use agency personnel, equipment, and facilities or contract for other personnel, equipment, and facilities to remove, preserve, store, send notice regarding, and dispose of an abandoned motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or outboard motor taken into custody by the agency under this subchapter. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 737 (H.B. 2630), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 720 (H.B. 787), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.
Full Breakdown
Frisco Police or Code Enforcement tags vehicle with removal notice. After 10 days if not moved, tow occurs. Owner notified by certified mail per TX Transp. Code 683.012. Vehicle auctioned if unclaimed after 30 days. Inoperable vehicles (flat tires, expired registration over 60 days, missing parts) on private residential property also subject to removal under Sec. 30-80(b).
Violations & Fines
Tow fee 200, storage 25 per day, plus 75 administrative fee. Unclaimed vehicles sold at auction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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