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Abandoned vehicles

Nationwide, abandoned vehicles, RVs, off-road vehicles (ORVs), snowmobiles, and watercraft pose an environmental, health and safety hazard. They also lower property values and have a negative impact on our quality of life. The task of identifying and removing junk cars and boats diverts local, county, and state government resources from more serious issues such as protecting the public and crime prevention.

Michigan is taking action to protect the public as well as the beauty and integrity of its communities. Michigan passed legislation in 2005 and 2014 to help reduce the number of abandoned vehicles and vessels. The laws streamlined the procedures for identifying and processing abandoned vehicles and vessels, while protecting the rights of owners.

Owners, law enforcement, and "custodians" (towing agencies, law enforcement agencies and municipal impound lots) can use the Abandoned Vehicle Search through Online Services to combat this problem.

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