Vehicles left on Mountain View streets over 72 hours or on private property in public view without movement may be declared abandoned and towed. Reports can be submitted online or by phone to Police non-emergency.
Under California Vehicle Code 22651(k) and Mountain View City Code, any vehicle parked on a public street for more than 72 continuous hours may be marked, cited, and towed as abandoned. Parking Enforcement typically chalks tires or photographs tire positions to verify non-movement. On private property, vehicles that are inoperable, wrecked, dismantled, or in a state of disrepair and visible from the street or neighboring lots violate CVC 22660 and the Mountain View Code Enforcement provisions. Property owners receive a 10-day notice to abate before the city may tow at the owner's expense. Vehicles without current registration for more than 6 months are presumptively abandoned.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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