Michigan's Vehicle Code establishes uniform statewide procedures for declaring, towing, and disposing of abandoned vehicles, preempting most local rules.
Under MCL 257.252a-257.252l, a vehicle is abandoned if left on public property over 48 hours or on private property without consent. Police must enter the vehicle into LEIN, send a notice to the registered owner via the Secretary of State, and follow statutory redemption timelines before custodians may auction or scrap it. Local governments may enforce these procedures but cannot shorten the statutory notice period or bypass the state-mandated hearing rights.
Improper disposal exposes towing companies and municipalities to civil liability and statutory damages.
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