(A) The abandonment of a vehicle or any part thereof on any highway in this city is unlawful.
(B) The abandonment of a vehicle or any part thereof on private or public property, other than a highway, in view of the general public anywhere in this city is unlawful except on property of the owner or bailee of such abandoned vehicle. A vehicle or any part thereof so abandoned on private property shall be authorized for removal by the city after a waiting period of seven days or more or may be removed immediately if determined to be a hazardous dilapidated motor vehicle under 65 ILCS 5/11-40-3.1.
(C) A towing service may begin to process an unclaimed vehicle as abandoned by requesting a record search by the Secretary of State up to ten days after the date of the tow or any later date acceptable to the Secretary of State. This division (C) shall not apply to vehicles towed by order or authorization of the city or a law enforcement agency.
(Prior Code, § 24-7-1) Penalty, see § 92.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 65 ILCS 5/11-40-3.1 and 625 ILCS 5/4201