Garland follows Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683, defining vehicles as junked or abandoned if inoperable, unregistered, wrecked, or left on public property over 48 hours, with removal authorized after notice.
Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683 and the Garland Code of Ordinances, a vehicle is considered junked when it is wrecked, dismantled, or partially dismantled; inoperable for more than 72 hours on public property or more than 30 days on private property; lacks current registration or inspection; or constitutes a public nuisance. Junked vehicles in plain public view from a street, alley, or other public property are prohibited unless stored inside a fully enclosed structure. Abandoned vehicles on public streets may be tagged and towed after 48 hours; on private property, owners receive a 10-day written notice before abatement. Report suspected abandoned or junked vehicles to Garland Code Compliance at (972) 205-3340 or through the Action Center app. The vehicle owner is responsible for tow and storage fees, which can exceed $300 if not claimed promptly. Operable, registered, and inspected vehicles parked legally on private property are not subject to abatement.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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