Victorville, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Public street
- 72 hours under CVC 22651(k)
- Private property
- SB County AVA Program
- Criteria
- Inoperable, unregistered, dismantled
- Notice
- 10 days before abatement
- Reporting
- Police (760) 241-2911 or Code Enforcement
Summary
Victorville uses CVC 22651(k) 72-hour rule and VMC Title 10 to abate abandoned vehicles. San Bernardino County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) program removes inoperable vehicles from private property.
(o) (1) If a vehicle is found or operated upon a highway, public land, or an offstreet parking facility under any of the following circumstances: (A) (i) With a registration expiration date in excess of six months before the date it is found or operated on the highway, public lands, or the offstreet parking facility. (ii) Prior to removing a vehicle pursuant to this subparagraph, the officer or employee shall verify, using available Department of Motor Vehicles records, that no current registration exists for the vehicle. A vehicle shall not be removed pursuant to this subparagraph if it has a current registration on file with the Department of Motor Vehicles, regardless of whether the vehicle is in compliance with subdivision (a) of Section 5204.
Full Breakdown
Abandoned vehicles on Victorville public streets are handled under California Vehicle Code 22651(k), which allows impoundment after 72 consecutive hours of non-movement. Victorville Police Parking Enforcement marks vehicles with warning notices and photographs tire positions; if the vehicle has not moved after 72 hours, it is towed and stored at the owner's expense. For abandoned or inoperable vehicles on private property, Victorville participates in the San Bernardino County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) Program funded by a vehicle registration fee surcharge. Vehicles lacking current registration, missing key parts, or in disassembled condition on private property are considered nuisances under VMC Title 8 and can be abated. Property owners receive 10-day notice before removal. Licensed operable vehicles on private property with owner permission are exempt.
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