Sonora prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets and visible from public view on private property. The Sonora Police Department enforces abandoned vehicle provisions under both the municipal code and California Vehicle Code.
Abandoned vehicles in Sonora are regulated under the municipal code and California Vehicle Code. Vehicles parked on public streets for more than 72 consecutive hours without movement may be tagged as abandoned under CVC Section 22669. Inoperable or unregistered vehicles stored on private property in view from a public street constitute a nuisance under Sonora's property maintenance provisions. Vehicles must be stored in an enclosed garage or behind opaque fencing if not currently registered and operational. The Sonora Police Department handles abandoned vehicle reports and coordinates towing through contracted services.
Abandoned vehicles on public streets are tagged with a 72-hour notice before towing. Private property violations receive a notice of violation with 10 days to comply. Towing costs are the owner's responsibility.
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