Huntsville defines abandoned vehicles as those left on public property over 72 hours or private property over 10 days without owner consent. Inoperable vehicles in yards violate property maintenance code.
Huntsville Code Chapter 22 Article V governs abandoned vehicles, aligned with Ala. Code 32-13-1 et seq. Vehicles must have current tag, be operable, and not have flat tires or missing parts. Officers tag vehicles before towing. Owners pay tow and storage costs plus fines. Contact Huntsville at (256) 427-5000 for enforcement.
Tag violation: $100. Failure to remove: $250+ plus tow costs ($150-$300) and daily storage ($25/day).
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