Richardson, TX Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Definition
- Wrecked/dismantled/inoperable, no current registration
- Public View
- Prohibited
- Code Section
- Chapter 14 (Nuisances)
- Enforcement
- Code Enforcement
Summary
Junked vehicles that are wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable without current registration or safety inspection may not be kept in public view. Richardson Code Enforcement actively enforces these provisions under Chapter 14 (Nuisances).
Sec. 683.002. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, a motor vehicle is abandoned if the motor vehicle:(1) is inoperable, is more than five years old, and has been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours;(2) has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours;(3) has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in charge of the property for more than 48 hours;(4) has been left unattended on the right-of-way of a designated county, state, or federal highway for more than 48 hours;
Full Breakdown
Richardson's nuisance ordinance (Chapter 14) and general provisions prohibit junked vehicles from being kept in public view. A junked vehicle is defined as one that is wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable and does not have a current registration or safety inspection sticker. Such vehicles may not be parked on the street, in front yards, or anywhere visible from public property. The city provides notice and a compliance period before ordering removal. Vehicles may be towed and impounded by the city if not removed. This applies to both occupied and vacant properties.
Violations & Fines
Failure to remove a junked vehicle after notice may result in the city ordering removal at the owner's expense. Fines up to $2,000 per day for continued violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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