Chapter 13 — MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC›Article 13-VIII — Removal Of Abandoned Vehicles
Needles Municipal Code § 13-81 Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled, Inoperative Vehicles Prohibited
Needles Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-21 · Needles
Cite as: Needles Municipal Code § 13-81 · Text as of 2026-10-21
The presence of any abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle, or parts thereof, on public or private property reasonably within public view, which is within the city limits, is unlawful and subject to the penalties set forth within this code.
13-81.1 Definitions¶
As used in this article, and other sections of this code related to vehicles, the terms “inoperative vehicle,” “abandoned vehicle,” “dismantled vehicle” and “wrecked vehicle” shall have the following meanings:
"Abandoned vehicle." A vehicle is abandoned is if reasonably appears that the vehicle owner has renounced his or her ownership rights.
"Inoperative vehicle." A vehicle is inoperative if it cannot be legally operated on streets or highways in California.
"Dismantled vehicle." A vehicle is dismantled if it is partially or totally taken apart or broken down to its individual parts.
"Wrecked vehicle." A vehicle is wrecked if it cannot be moved safely under its own power.
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