§ 40-502. Abandoning vehicles unlawful.

(a)

For the purposes of this article, a motor vehicle is abandoned if the motor vehicle:

(1)

Is inoperable, is more than five years old, and has been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours;

(2)

Has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours;

(3)

Has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in charge of the property for more than 48 hours.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon any motor vehicle, as defined in this article and V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 683.002, within the city limits.

(Code 1990, ch. 9, § 8(A); Ord. of 3-8-1970; Ord. of 10-7-1975)