Inoperable and abandoned vehicles are subject to removal under CA Vehicle Code §22651. Report to Ventura Police or Code Compliance. Vehicles must be operable or properly stored to avoid enforcement action.
Abandoned vehicles in Ventura are enforced under CVC and SBMC. A vehicle is considered abandoned if it appears inoperable, has expired registration, or has been parked on a public street for more than 72 hours. Police mark suspected abandoned vehicles with a 72-hour notice. Unclaimed vehicles are towed to contracted impound lots. On private property, inoperable vehicles visible from public view violate the zoning code. The city's code enforcement team handles private property vehicle complaints.
72-hour notice followed by towing ($200-$400+ plus $40-$60/day storage). Expired registration: CVC citation $25-$100. Inoperable vehicle visible from public view on private property: code enforcement $100-$500/day. Vehicles not claimed within 30 days may be sold at lien sale.
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