Vehicles that remain in the same location on a San Leandro street for 72+ hours, or are dismantled/inoperable on private property, may be declared abandoned and towed under California Vehicle Code §22660 and the San Leandro Municipal Code.
San Leandro defines an 'abandoned vehicle' (Municipal Code Title 6) as any vehicle left on private or public property (other than highways) in which the owner has no active interest or intent to reclaim, or which has been removed for dismantling pursuant to California Vehicle Code §22660. The City's authority to abate abandoned vehicles derives from CVC §22660 et seq., which lets cities adopt ordinances to remove abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles from public or private property as a public nuisance. On streets, the 72-hour rule (SLMC §6-1-430) authorizes police or designated City employees to remove any vehicle parked or left standing in violation. Reports go to the Traffic Division via MySL Mobile311 or 510-577-3260, and staff document each complaint with a vehicle description, license plate, and parking duration. After the 72-hour window expires and the vehicle has not moved, staff may have it towed.
Towing costs and storage fees are charged to the registered owner. Administrative penalties under SLMC Chapter 1-12 ($125 first / $200 second) may also apply to the underlying parking violation. Inoperable vehicles on private property visible from a public right-of-way may additionally be cited under the City's nuisance abatement provisions.
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