Any vehicle that is physically inoperable, has an expired/suspended registration, has an expired inspection sticker or has an unreadable VIN number will be tagged with a bright pink notice that reads “dead storage.”
Once tagged, police said the vehicles need to be removed by the owner within 48 hours. If the owner fails to do so, officers will return and have the vehicle towed away at the owner’s expense.
Vehicles that do not have valid car insurance coverage, have an expired/revoked/suspended license plate or an unreadable VIN number with no displayed registration plate will be subject to immediate removal at the owner’s expense, police said.
Additional financial penalties could be imposed on any violating vehicle owner including a fine ranging from $500-$1,000, dependent upon the number of violations.
Other fees could include the initial state contract towing service fee of $110 and a minimum of $35 for one-day storage with an additional $35 daily charge thereafter.
If a vehicle is not reclaimed within 48 hours of removal, police said an additional $50 fee will be paid to the state for reclamation paperwork.
Police said it is important to remember the only people who will be affected by the enforcement efforts are those that are already in violation of vehicle code regulations.
If a vehicle is roadworthy, and has a valid license plate, inspection and current insurance, residents should not be concerned, police said.
Any resident who is aware of a vehicle in their neighborhood that fits the criteria of being in violation while being parked on the roadway is asked to contact Oil City police at 678-3080.
These sections do not apply to any vehicle parked on private, off-street property.
