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Simpsonville, SC Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Governing sections
Sec. 18-37, 18-61
Derelict after
24 consecutive hours
Junk vehicle after
30 days
Repair exception
One vehicle, up to 3 months
Max penalty
$500 and/or 30 days

Summary

In Simpsonville, any unregistered, inoperable, derelict, or abandoned motor vehicle left on public or private property is a nuisance unless stored inside a building. A wrecked or inoperable vehicle left 30 days is a junk motor vehicle and may be abated by the city.

Any motor vehicle that is unregistered, inoperable, derelict or abandoned on any highway or right of way, or other public or private property, unless such vehicle is stored inside of a building.

(6) Any abandoned or discarded icebox, refrigerator, ice chest or other type of air-tight container whose door, lid or other closing devise has not been removed.

(d) Nuisances affecting public economy. The following are hereby declared to be public nuisances affecting the public economy:

(1) All structures bearing graffiti, to be abated by applicable law;

(2) All structures in violation of the International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted and all structures, for a period of one month, which remain unoccupied and boarded up, and whose exterior finish is destroyed, decayed, dilapidated or deteriorated in violation of the International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted, provided however, unoccupied structures shall not be considered a public nuisance affecting public economy if the building exterior is weather tight and maintained for purposes of appearance and security according to the International Property Maintenance Code, and the material which secures the building is compatible with the exterior in appearance, color, texture and design, and the premises are kept in compliance with all applicable building, property maintenance, zoning, and land use laws;

(3) All businesses or commercial enterprises operating without a valid, current and displayed

Full Breakdown

Simpsonville regulates abandoned and junk vehicles in Chapter 18. Sec. 18-37(c)(5) declares any unregistered, inoperable, derelict, or abandoned motor vehicle a nuisance unless stored inside a building. Sec. 18-36 defines a derelict vehicle to include one left on private property without consent, or on streets/sidewalks/public property, for more than 24 consecutive hours, with narrow exceptions allowing one vehicle undergoing repair (three months) or restoration (six months) per property. Sec. 18-61 makes it unlawful to accumulate junk or old vehicles anywhere in the city except within an enclosed building or area, and defines a junk motor vehicle as one wrecked, dismantled, inoperative, or discarded for 30 days.

Violations & Fines

Ch. 18 nuisances carry penalties up to a $500 fine and/or 30 days imprisonment per day of violation (Sec. 18-41), after a 7-day notice-to-comply; the city may then abate and lien the property (Sec. 18-42).

Frequently Asked Questions

When is a vehicle considered abandoned in Simpsonville?
Under Sec. 18-36, a vehicle left on private property without consent, or on public property, for more than 24 consecutive hours while unregistered or inoperable can be treated as derelict and abated.
Can I keep a car I'm repairing in my yard?
Yes, but only briefly. The code allows one vehicle under maintenance/repair for up to three months (or restoration for six months) per property; beyond that it becomes a junk vehicle nuisance.

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