Vehicles parked on Orange streets for more than 72 consecutive hours without movement may be towed as abandoned under California Vehicle Code Section 22651 and city enforcement procedures. Report abandoned vehicles to Orange Police at (714) 744-7473.
Under California Vehicle Code Section 22651 and the City of Orange enforcement procedures, vehicles parked on public streets for more than 72 consecutive hours without being moved may be marked and ultimately towed as abandoned. The Orange Police Department's Abandoned Vehicle Hotline at (714) 744-7473 accepts reports. When filing a report, provide the vehicle's license plate number, description, exact location, and estimated duration of parking. Upon written notice of a violation, the vehicle must be moved at least one mile or removed from the street. Inoperable vehicles (missing wheels, flat tires, expired registration) stored on public streets or visible from public view on private property are also subject to enforcement as nuisances.
Abandoned vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense after proper notice. Storage and towing fees accrue daily. Inoperable vehicles on private property visible from the street may result in code enforcement fines.
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