Sec. 10-29. - Removal; notice to owner.

(a)

The owner of any dismantled, junked or abandoned vehicle or one legally or physically incapable of being operated shall remove such vehicle within seven days after being ordered to do so in writing by the owner, lessee or occupant of the premises where such vehicle shall be found. If the owner of any such vehicle is not known or cannot readily be ascertained, notice to remove may be given by attaching such notice to the vehicle. The police department upon request therefor shall assist in ascertaining the name and address of the owner of any such vehicle.

(b)

If the owner of any such vehicle is also the owner, lessee or occupant of the premises, notice to remove as aforesaid shall be given by the police department.

(c)

If such vehicle is on a city street or public highway, 48-hour notice as aforesaid to remove such vehicle shall be given by the police department, provided that if such vehicle constitutes a present hazard or unduly obstructs traffic ingress to or egress from private or public property, such vehicle may be removed by the police department without any prior notice.

(d)

An unregistered vehicle on premises not owned or occupied by the owner of such vehicle may be deemed to be abandoned.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 10-28)

State Law reference— Notification to owner and lienholder required, G.L. 1956, § 31-42-3.