Redmond tags and tows vehicles left on the public right-of-way more than 72 hours under RCW 46.55. Junk vehicles on private property can also be abated through code enforcement.
Redmond abandoned-vehicle enforcement follows RCW 46.55 and Redmond Municipal Code Title 10. A vehicle parked on the public right-of-way more than 72 continuous hours, parked without current license tabs, or visibly inoperable for an extended period can be tagged with an abandoned-vehicle notice by Redmond Police or code enforcement. After the minimum notice period, the vehicle is towed to a registered impound yard, and the owner becomes liable for tow and storage fees plus the original citation. Junk vehicles on private residential property, meaning vehicles that are wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable and without current plates, are a nuisance under RMC and can be abated after notice. Property owners typically have 15 days to remove or enclose the vehicle in a garage or approved screened area. Inoperable project cars stored in a fully enclosed garage are generally exempt.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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