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20.12.120 Abandoned Vehicles, Watercraft; Off-Road Driving.

Label: City Code Section
  1. A. A person must not abandon a motor vehicle, vessel or watercraft in a park. A motor vehicle, vessel, or watercraft is abandoned for purposes of this Section if it:
    1. 1. Has been left in a park for more than 24 hours; and,
    2. 2. Meets one or more of the following conditions:
      1. a. Displays expired registration;
      2. b. Fails to display valid registration as required by law;
      3. c. Is or reasonably appears to be inoperative or disabled; or,
      4. d. Is or reasonably appears to be wrecked, partially dismantled or junked;
  2. B. A person must not operate or park a motor vehicle outside designated park roads and parking areas, except when authorized by a permit issued under Chapter 20.08.
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