Trinity County, CA Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

Trinity County operates a formal Abandoned Vehicle Abatement program. Code §10.60.010 finds that, 'In addition to and in accordance with the determination made pursuant to Sections 22660 through 22710 of the Vehicle Code,' the accumulation of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles on public property 'creates a blight, invites plundering, creates a fire hazard... and constitutes a condition injurious to the public health, safety and general welfare,' and declares such vehicles a public nuisance. Code §10.60.030 makes the County general services manager (or designee) responsible for abatement. Under §10.60.040, when a vehicle is determined abandoned the manager 'shall cause a notice of intent to abate and remove to be delivered to the owner of record... by registered or certified mail, and a copy of the notice shall be placed on the vehicle for at least five days,' and the owner may request a hearing within fifteen days. Code §10.60.050 allows immediate removal of vehicles that lack an engine, transmission, wheels, doors or windshield as a public hazard under CVC §22669(D). Hearings are held by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (§10.60.060), and DMV must be notified within five days of removal (§10.60.070). The County notes it follows the CHP Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program Handbook and that the property owner is responsible for disposal costs. Certain enclosed, registered or dealer-stored vehicles are exempt under §10.60.020.