Abandoned Vehicles Hauled Away In Alameda

ALAMEDA, CA — The Alameda Police Department reported Monday that it's hauling away abandoned vehicles, and shared a photo showing two that were picked up. The vehicles had expired registrations.

"In case you didn't know, if you own a (vehicle) that lacks a current registration, the Police Department can tow without warning (6 months or more of expired registration) per the California Vehicle Code section 22651 (O)," the department said online. "If your vehicle has a Planned Non-Operation registration status (PNO), it is not allowed to be parked on a public street. A PNO must be parked in a driveway or garage as it too can be towed. Once a vehicle receives a courtesy notice, the vehicle has 72 hours to be driven."

The department is doing two things:

1. checking "known hot spots" for abandoned vehicles
2. checking vehicles reported by residents and businesses

Report Abandoned Vehicles In Alameda

It's easy to report abandoned vehicles on the City of Alameda See-Click-Fix app available at the Apple App Store or Google Play. If you don't want to download the app, report them online. You can see what else has been reported to the city - everything from malfunctioning traffic signals to illegal dumping of garbage.

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