Report an Abandoned Vehicle

Please fill out the form below to report an abandoned vehicle.

The Livermore Police Department participates in a countywide Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (AVA).

A vehicle can be marked as abandoned if the Livermore Police receives a complaint that the vehicle was abandoned or stored on the street longer than 72 hours and a police department representative observes the vehicle as such. Representatives look for the following criteria when marking a vehicle: cobwebs, leaves & debris around the tires, debris on the vehicle, dirt, low tires and missing and/or broken vehicle parts. Even if a vehicle is parked in front of the owner's residence, registered and insured, the vehicle can still be considered abandoned or stored if it's been parked in excess of 72 hours without being driven.

The Livermore Police Department will place an orange courtesy notice on the vehicle that explains the applicable Livermore Municipal Code section. In most cases, the owner will be given 72 hours to remove the vehicle from the street. The marking officer will return no sooner than 3 days to determine if the owner has complied.  If at that time, the vehicle has not been driven or moved, it may be towed and cited.

If you are the owner of an abandoned or stored vehicle that was towed and you wish to claim it, you will need to pay a $282 release fee at the Livermore Police Department (note: You will need to provide identification as the registered owner of the vehicle. If the registration is expired, you will also need to update the registration's status with DMV prior to release).

After receiving your vehicle release and providing it to the tow company, they are now permitted to release your vehicle after being paid their respective fees. There may be additional fees if your vehicle requires indoor storage or if you claim your vehicle after 5pm or on a weekend.

The Livermore Police Department deals with all vehicles on public streets. For all residential private property issues, you will need to contact the City of Livermore's Neighborhood Preservation department at (925) 960-4444. Neither LPD nor Neighborhood Preservation is responsible for vehicles on commercial private property or in common interest developments such as apartments or HOAs. It is the responsibility of the property owner to remove such vehicles.

Although the complaint process is confidential, it’s helpful if you leave your name and telephone number in the event that the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Officer has questions regarding your complaint.

Please remember that LPD receives a large amount of requests daily and the response to your complaint may be delayed due to complaint volume or staffing.