In Laguna Niguel a vehicle left over 72 hours on a public street may be treated as abandoned and towed, and long-standing or abandoned vehicles on private property are removed by the HOA or under California Vehicle Code abandonment procedures.
On public roadways, the primary tool is Laguna Niguel Municipal Code (LNMC) 7-4-603(b), barring parking over 72 consecutive hours; a vehicle remaining without moving at least 100 feet or one-tenth of a mile may be cited and towed as abandoned by Laguna Niguel Police Services, which notes it may abate or tow a long-standing abandoned vehicle when asked. State law adds California Vehicle Code 22523, making abandonment a violation, with removal authorized under CVC 22669. On private property and HOA developments, the association may authorize removal at the owner's expense under CVC 22658.2 once compliant signage (17 by 22 inches, one-inch lettering, citing CVC 22658.2) is posted at each entrance. Residents report through the city's Request for Service system.
A vehicle over 72 hours on a public street is citable and towable under LNMC 7-4-603(b). Abandonment may be prosecuted under CVC 22523, with removal under CVC 22669. Private/HOA tows follow CVC 22658.2 at the owner's cost.
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