San Antonio regulates abandoned and junked vehicles under Chapter 19, Article X (Junked Vehicles) and Sec. 19-396 (Wrecked/Abandoned Vehicles). Inoperable, unregistered, or dismantled vehicles on residential property are code violations. Vehicles on public streets may be tagged and towed under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683. Code Compliance enforces violations with fines of $100 to $2,000.
San Antonio Code Compliance handles junk and abandoned vehicle enforcement. Vehicles on residential property must be registered, have current inspection, and be operable. Inoperable, unregistered, or dismantled vehicles visible from public view are code violations. Vehicles on public streets without current registration or appearing abandoned can be tagged for towing under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683 (48-hour notice). Vehicles stored on residential property must be on approved surfaces (not grass/dirt). The city's Property Maintenance Code requires removal of junk vehicles. Code Compliance can issue citations and, after notice, arrange for removal at the owner's expense.
Junk vehicle on property: citation, fine $100–$2,000. Failure to remove after notice: city removal at owner's expense. Abandoned on public road: 48-hour tag then tow.
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