McKinney, TX Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Public
- 48 hrs
- Inoperable
- 72 hrs visible
- State Law
- TX Transp Code 683
- Notice
- 10 days
- Tow Cost
- 150-300 dollars
Summary
McKinney defines abandoned vehicles as those left on public property over 48 hours or inoperable vehicles in public view over 72 hours. Enforcement follows Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683. Vehicles are tagged, then towed if not removed within the notice period.
Sec. 683.002. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, a motor vehicle is abandoned if the motor vehicle: (1) is inoperable, is more than five years old, and has been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours; (2) has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours; (3) has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in charge of the property for more than 48 hours; (4) has been left unattended on the right-of-way of a designated county, state, or federal highway for more than 48 hours; (5) has been left unattended for more than 24 hours on the right-of-way of a turnpike project
Full Breakdown
Section 106-194 governs abandoned vehicles consistent with TX Transp Code 683.012. Inoperable vehicles with flat tires, expired registration over 60 days, or missing major parts are presumed junked. Storage on private property in public view without cover or screening violates the junked vehicle ordinance. Owners have 10 days after notice to remove or request hearing.
Violations & Fines
Tow and impound at owner expense (150-300 dollars tow plus daily storage). Junked vehicle citation up to 200 dollars per day.
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