Livermore, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- CVC 22669, 22523
- Time Threshold
- 72+ hours
- Report
- (925) 371-4987
- Private Property
- LMC Ch. 8.12 nuisance
- Penalty
- Up to $1,000
Summary
Livermore Police investigate abandoned vehicles under CVC 22669 and CVC 22523; 72+ hour parking, expired registration, or inoperable condition triggers tow.
22651. A peace officer ... or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: (a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic. (b) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway in a position so as to obstruct the normal movement of traffic ... (d) If a vehicle is illegally parked so as to block the entrance to a private driveway.
Full Breakdown
Under CVC 22669, Livermore Police may remove vehicles appearing abandoned on public or private property. CVC 22523 prohibits abandoning vehicles anywhere within the state. Indicators: flat tires, expired registration 6+ months, broken windows, no current plates, or stationary for 72+ hours. Report abandoned vehicles through Livermore Police non-emergency line (925) 371-4987 or the online reporting portal. On private property, owner permission or nuisance declaration under LMC Ch. 8.12 is required before tow.
Violations & Fines
Abandonment (CVC 22523): misdemeanor, up to $1,000 plus tow/storage costs. Owner liable for all removal expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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