Allentown bans abandoning a vehicle on public or private property; one left illegally on a highway over 48 hours is deemed abandoned (§615-103). Pennsylvania's Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. §102, sets the same 48-hour standard statewide.
Abandoned-vehicle enforcement blends state and municipal law. Statewide, 75 Pa.C.S. §102 defines an abandoned vehicle to include one left illegally on a highway or public property for more than 48 hours, or left on private property without consent. Allentown's Chapter 615, Article XVIII mirrors this: no person may abandon a vehicle in the City on public or private property, and a vehicle inoperable or illegally left over 48 hours qualifies. Such vehicles may be removed by the Bureau of Police or Parking Authority after five days' written notice, or immediately if a safety hazard. Property owners may not permit others to abandon vehicles on their land. Report abandoned cars to Allentown police or the Parking Authority.
Allentown: fine up to $300 for abandoning a vehicle (§615-108), plus removal and towing costs; police may tow immediately if it is a hazard.
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