Westerville defines an abandoned vehicle as one left on public property over 48 hours or on private property over 72 hours without owner consent, under ORC 4513.60 and CO 351.15. Junk vehicles (unlicensed, inoperable) in residential driveways are prohibited and subject to tow after 7-day notice.
Westerville Police enforce abandoned vehicle law under Ohio Revised Code 4513.60 and local CO 351.15. Vehicles left on streets beyond 48 hours may be tagged and towed to an impound lot. On private property, a junk vehicle (lacking current plates, flat tires, missing parts, or clearly inoperable) visible from the street must be removed or fully enclosed within 7 days of notice. Owners have 30 days to reclaim towed vehicles by paying tow (around 150 dollars) and daily storage (25 dollars per day). Unclaimed vehicles are auctioned or salvaged.
Abandoned on street: tow plus impound fees (150+ dollars) plus 100 dollar citation. Junk vehicle on private property: 100 dollars per day after 7-day cure period.
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