Official:Amending Section 12-1120 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Abandoned Vehicles,” to authorize Public Safety Officers to authorize the removal of abandoned vehicles, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: October 7, 2021
Signed: May 19, 2022
: Committee on Public Safety
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This law gives Public Safety Officers the authority to order the removal of abandoned vehicles on public streets if they pose a safety hazard or remain unclaimed after 10 days' notice.
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