(A) Any abandoned motor vehicle is hereby declared a nuisance and is prohibited, and is subject to abatement as provided in this article. The term
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE means any motor vehicle which is self-propelled, and which is inoperative, and which does not have lawfully affixed thereto both an unexpired license plate and a valid motor vehicle safety inspection certificate and which is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, or discarded and which is located in any place where it is visible from a public place or public right-of-way.
(B) However, this article shall not apply to:
(1) A vehicle or part thereof which is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private property; or
(2) A vehicle or part thereof which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed vehicle dealer or a junkyard.
(Prior Code, § 18-134)
Statutory reference:
Abandoning vehicles on public property prohibited, see 47 O.S. § 901
Grounds for removal of vehicles on state highways, see 47 O.S. § 955
Removal of abandoned vehicles on private property, see 47 O.S. § 954A