Orlando enforces abandoned vehicle laws through City Code Ch. 43 and Florida Statute 705.103. Vehicles parked on public property for more than 48 to 72 hours without movement, or visibly inoperable vehicles on private property visible from the street, may be tagged, towed, and processed as abandoned. Owners receive notice and have a redemption window before sale or scrapping.
Under Orlando City Code Ch. 43 and Florida Statute 705.103, an abandoned vehicle is one left on public property for over 48 hours without movement or one that is wrecked, junked, partially dismantled, or otherwise inoperable. Code Enforcement may tag a vehicle suspected of being abandoned; if not moved or repaired within the posted timeframe (typically 48 to 72 hours), the vehicle is towed. On private property, inoperable vehicles must be stored inside a garage or fully enclosed structure. Vehicles visible from the public right-of-way that lack current registration, have flat tires, missing parts, or are otherwise unable to be driven are subject to code enforcement action. After tow, owners have approximately 35 days to claim their vehicle by paying tow and storage fees before it is sold at lien auction.
Code enforcement citations: $100 to $500 per violation. Tow and storage fees typically $150 to $300+ depending on duration. Failure to register a stored vehicle: separate state penalties. Repeat property violations may escalate to liens.
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