Glen Cove Chapter 265 authorizes the Police Department and Public Works to remove and store any vehicle parked on a public street for more than 96 consecutive hours, any vehicle with expired registration, or any vehicle reasonably believed to be abandoned, with charges assessed against the owner.
The 'Removal and Storage of Vehicles' article of Chapter 265 lets officers tow vehicles standing in violation of any provision of the chapter, vehicles unlawfully obstructing roadway or sidewalk use, vehicles parked over the time limit on the same block, or vehicles bearing expired registrations. Once impounded, the registered owner is liable for towing and storage charges plus any unpaid fines before the vehicle can be redeemed. New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1224 also lets the city dispose of unclaimed abandoned vehicles after the statutory notice period.
Owners must pay accumulated tickets, tow fees (typically $150-$300+), and storage at the impound yard's daily rate before recovery. Sale of an unclaimed vehicle proceeds under VTL § 1224.
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