§ 70.13 ABANDONED VEHICLE REMOVAL.
   (A)   Parking on public property. It is unlawful to park or place upon streets or public property, of any nature, any motor vehicle, trailer, equipment or implement which is not currently licensed and in operating condition for periods in excess of 24 hours at the same location.
(Prior Code, § N-5-1)
   (B)   Notification. If the presence of the property does not constitute a substantial hazard or obstacle to the public which utilizes the public property upon which it is situated, the investigating officer shall attach an official sticker, notice or citation to the vehicle or property in a conspicuous place stating that the vehicle must be removed from public property within 24 hours or it will be seized.
(Prior Code, § N-5-2)
   (C)   Seizure. Upon expiration of the 24-hour period, or upon determination that the vehicle or property has been reported stolen or has otherwise been misappropriated or used in the commission of a crime, or upon determination that such vehicle or property poses a hazard or obstacle to users of the public property, the vehicle or property shall be taken into custody and impounded, to be disposed of pursuant to Ch. 92 of this code.
(Prior Code, § N-5-3)
Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
   Related provisions, see SDCL §§ 9-30-2 and 9-31-1