Simi Valley, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Street Notice Period
- 72 hours before tow
- Private Property
- Must be operable and registered
- Storage Requirement
- Enclosed structure if inoperable
- Report Line
- Code Enforcement (805) 583-6238
Summary
Simi Valley enforces abandoned vehicle regulations on both public streets and private property. Vehicles that appear inoperable, unregistered, or have been stationary for extended periods may be declared abandoned and removed.
A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances:
(a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic.
(b) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway in a position so as to obstruct the normal movement of traffic or in a condition so as to create a hazard to othe
Full Breakdown
Under the Simi Valley Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code, a vehicle is considered abandoned if parked on a public street for more than 72 hours without being moved, or if it appears wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable on private property visible from public view. The city's Code Enforcement division handles complaints about vehicles on private property, while the Police Department addresses street-parked abandoned vehicles. Vehicles lacking current registration, with flat tires, broken windows, or accumulated debris are indicators of abandonment. The city posts a 72-hour notice on the vehicle before removal. Vehicles on private property must be operable and registered, or stored in an enclosed structure.
Violations & Fines
Abandoned vehicles on streets are tagged with a 72-hour notice and towed if not moved. Owners must pay towing and storage fees to recover vehicles. Inoperable vehicles on private property result in Code Enforcement notices with 10-day compliance deadlines. Fines for maintaining an abandoned vehicle on private property start at $100 per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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