NYC VTL Section 1224 allows NYPD to remove vehicles left on streets over 96 hours or showing signs of abandonment.
New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1224 and NYC Traffic Rules authorize NYPD to remove abandoned vehicles. Indicators include flat tires, missing plates, expired registration over 1 year, or extensive damage. Report via 311 or directly to NYPD 120th/122nd/123rd Precinct covering Staten Island. Owners pay tow and storage fees; unclaimed vehicles auctioned after 10 days.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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