Vehicles abandoned on public right-of-way in non-designated parking areas and less than 30 feet from the roadway edge are considered abandoned after how many hours?

• A. 24 hours
• B. 48 hours
• C. 72 hours
• D. 96 hours

Answer: (B)

Abandoned-vehicle status is defined by time and location under local ordinances. When a vehicle is on a public right-of-way in a non-designated parking area and within 30 feet of the roadway edge, it is not automatically abandoned; it becomes abandoned after a set period that gives the owner a chance to move it. That period is 48 hours, which balances not penalizing temporary stops or brief waits with the need to keep streets clear and safe. A 24-hour threshold would be too quick in many ordinary situations, while 72 or 96 hours could let an obstruction persist longer than acceptable.