Tinley Park prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible private property. After notice, the village may tow vehicles from streets after 7 days and cite property owners for inoperable vehicles on private lots.
Under Tinley Park's property maintenance and traffic codes, vehicles without current registration, with flat tires, missing parts, or otherwise inoperable conditions cannot be stored in public view. Vehicles unmoved for 7 consecutive days or lacking current plates may be tagged as abandoned and towed at owner expense. On private property, inoperable vehicles must be stored in a fully enclosed garage — storage on driveways, in yards, or under tarps is prohibited. Code enforcement issues notices typically allowing 10 to 14 days to comply. Vehicles stored at licensed repair facilities or junkyards are exempt. Report abandoned vehicles to Tinley Park Police non-emergency at (708) 444-5300 or Community Development code enforcement at (708) 444-5100.
Vehicles abandoned on streets are towed at owner expense, with impound and daily storage fees often exceeding $300. Private property violations incur fines of $50 to $500 per vehicle, with daily accrual until corrected. Unclaimed vehicles are sold at auction after statutory waiting periods.
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