It shall be unlawful to abandon any automobile or other vehicle anywhere in the city limits, including roadways. A vehicle shall be deemed to be abandoned if one or more of the following has occurred: one or more of the vehicle's tires has been deflated, the vehicle's registration has expired, the vehicle is inoperable, or the vehicle is leaking a substantial amount of engine fluids or has sustained severe body damage. Abandoned vehicles on city roadways are subject to an immediate tow order by the Independence Police Department.
(Ord. 2021-O-01, passed 1-4-21)