In an effort to highlight the plight of Philadelphians whose neighborhoods have become dumping grounds for abandoned and derelict vehicles, state senators Shirley M. Kitchen and Christine M. Tartaglione today toured some of the more troubled streets in their districts. We need to remove these barriers and give police the tools they need. The bill would allow police to place a notice of pending removal on the abandoned vehicle.
Current law requires a notice to be sent to the registered owner by certified mail.
The bill would allow removal of the vehicle three days after notification, rather than the seven required under current law. It's incredibly frustrating for people to see these vehicles on the street for weeks and even months after they've been reported to police. The senators noted that more than 2,000 vehicles were removed from one neighborhood in one month, while at least as many remained on the streets.