Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 5-A (R.S. 32:1711 et seq.) establish the statewide framework for removing, storing, and disposing of abandoned vehicles. Local governments operate under this state procedure for notice, lien, and auction.
Under La. R.S. 32:1711-32:1722, an abandoned motor vehicle is one left on public property over thirty days, or on private property without consent. Law enforcement or authorized towing operators may remove the vehicle to a licensed storage facility. The operator must report removal to the Office of Motor Vehicles within five days, which then notifies the owner and lienholders by certified mail. After the statutory waiting period, unclaimed vehicles may be sold at public auction with proceeds applied to towing, storage, and statutory fees. The state framework controls notice timelines and title transfer, though parishes and municipalities may regulate enforcement specifics.
Failure to follow statutory notice procedures, removing a vehicle without authorization, or operating an unlicensed storage facility can void lien claims and expose operators to civil liability under R.S. 32:1719.
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