New Jersey state law universally governs the removal, titling, and disposal of abandoned vehicles, with municipalities required to follow the state procedures and notice requirements set in Title 39.
Under N.J.S.A. 39:10A-1 et seq., a vehicle left on public property for more than 48 hours, or on private property without consent, may be removed by police as abandoned. The Motor Vehicle Commission controls the titling, sale, and disposal of abandoned vehicles statewide. Municipalities and towing operators must follow uniform notice procedures, including notifying the registered owner and lienholder by certified mail, before the vehicle can be sold at public auction. Local ordinances cannot bypass the state-mandated waiting periods or title transfer process.
Owners face towing fees, daily storage charges, and forfeiture of the vehicle if it is not reclaimed. Improper towing operators face penalties from the MVC and potential civil liability.
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