Vehicles left on St. Louis streets or private property more than 48 hours, expired tags, or in derelict condition can be tagged and towed as abandoned. Report through Citizens Service Bureau at 314-622-4800.
Under Revised Code Chapter 17 and MO Rev. Stat. §304.155, abandoned vehicles on public streets or visible from the public way on private property can be tagged for removal. Criteria include: left in same spot over 48 hours, expired registration, inoperable condition (flat tires, broken glass, missing parts), or parked on unimproved surface. After tagging, owners typically have 10 days to remove or cure before towing. Vehicles towed as abandoned go to the city lot; owners must pay towing and storage fees plus any fines to recover. Unclaimed vehicles auctioned after statutory waiting period. Residents report abandoned vehicles through the Citizens Service Bureau or online at stlouis-mo.gov/csb.
Abandoned vehicle tag: 10-day notice. Tow fee $150-$250 plus $25/day storage. Unclaimed vehicles sold at auction.
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