The abandonment of a motor vehicle or other vehicle or any part thereof on any highway in this municipality is unlawful and subject to penalties as set forth herein. The abandonment of a motor vehicle or other vehicle or any part thereof on private or public property, other than a highway, in view of the general public, anywhere in this municipality is unlawful except on property of the owner or bailee of such abandoned vehicle. A motor vehicle or other vehicle or any part thereof so abandoned on any highway or on private property may be authorized for removal by or upon the order of the Chief of Police, after a waiting period of 7 days or more has expired.
(1963 Code, § 6-7-2) (Ord. 791, passed 7-6-1970; Am. Ord. 2243, passed 9-7-2010)
Penalty, see § 97.99