Under MGL c.90 s.22D, Newton can tow vehicles left on public ways for more than 72 hours. Unregistered or inoperable vehicles on private property must be stored indoors or screened.
Newton enforces abandoned vehicle rules under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, Section 22D and local ordinance Chapter 19. Any vehicle left on a public way for more than 72 hours, or any unregistered vehicle parked on a street, may be tagged and towed at owner expense, typically around $150 tow plus $35 per day storage. On private property, unregistered or inoperable vehicles visible from the street must be stored inside a garage or completely screened from public view; otherwise they are deemed a public nuisance. After 14 days of unclaimed storage, towed vehicles may be sold at auction under MGL c.255 s.39A. Complaints about abandoned vehicles are filed with Newton Police parking enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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