West Covina Municipal Code Section 22-22 and California Vehicle Code Section 22651(k) define an abandoned vehicle as one parked on a public street for 72 or more consecutive hours. Vehicles are tagged, given notice, and towed if not moved. The vehicle release fee is $206.40.
Under West Covina Municipal Code Section 22-22 and California Vehicle Code Section 22651(k), any vehicle left parked or standing upon a street or highway for 72 or more consecutive hours is considered abandoned. The enforcement process begins with a report — either from residents or patrol officers. Reported vehicles are marked with a chalk mark or tag and given the required 72-hour notice period. If the vehicle is not moved within the notice period, it receives a citation and may be towed to a contracted tow yard. Vehicle owners must obtain an impound release from the Records Bureau at the West Covina Police Department. The vehicle release fee is $206.40, payable in person at the Police Department. Additional storage fees are charged by the tow company. Report potentially abandoned vehicles by calling (626) 939-8426.
Parking citation for 72-hour violation. Vehicle may be towed at owner's expense. Impound release fee: $206.40 from WCPD Records Bureau. Daily storage fees apply at the tow yard. Repeated violations on the same vehicle may result in lien sale proceedings.
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