Grove City, OH Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Code
- GC Traffic 303.08 / ORC 4513.60
- Street Threshold
- 48 hours
- Private Property
- 72 hours inoperable
- Tow Fee
- ~$125 + storage
- Auction
- 15 days no title
Summary
Grove City Traffic Code 303.08 declares vehicles abandoned after 48 hours on public streets or 72 hours on private property with complaint. Inoperable, unlicensed, or wrecked vehicles on residential property for over 72 hours are junk vehicles and subject to removal.
When ordering a motor vehicle into storage pursuant to this division, a sheriff or chief may arrange for the removal of the motor vehicle by a towing service and shall designate a storage facility. (2) A towing service towing a motor vehicle under division (A)(1) of this section shall remove the motor vehicle in accordance with that division. The towing service shall deliver the motor vehicle to the location designated by the sheriff or chief not more than two hours after the time it is removed from the private property, unless the towing service is unable to deliver the motor vehicle within two hours due to an uncontrollable force, natural disaster, or other event that is not within the power of the towing service.
Full Breakdown
Per ORC 4513.60-.65, Grove City Police tag suspected abandoned vehicles with a 48-hour warning sticker. If not moved, vehicle is towed to the Grove City impound or a contract yard. Recovery fee is approximately $125 tow plus $25/day storage. Vehicles without title recovered are sold at auction after 15 days. Residential junk vehicles (no plates, flat tires, inoperable) cited by Code Enforcement under Property Maintenance Code 302.8.
Violations & Fines
Abandoned on street: tow + $50 ticket. Junk vehicle on private property: $150 and removal at owner cost. Refusal to remove: misdemeanor 4th degree ORC 4513.65.
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