FAQs • Baton Rouge, LA • CivicEngage

My neighbor has several cars in his yard that are not in running condition. Can anything be done about this? Do I have to give my name?: Yes. Call the Impound Office at 225-389-3819 (you do not have to give your name) with the address of the abandoned vehicles, description of the vehicles, and owner information (if known). An Impound Officer will check the address. If the vehicles fit the criteria under City Statute (CC12:500-509) as being in abandoned or inoperative condition, the Impound Officer will attempt to serve a "Notice to Abate a Public Nuisance" to the owner of the property, or owner of the vehicle(s), or the occupant of the property.

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Police - Abandoned & Junked Vehicles

1. How do I get an abandoned vehicle removed from my property?: As the owner/authorized agent of the property, you have a right to call the wrecker of your choice to have the vehicle towed away. We suggest that you have signs posted warning of the parking violation. If you have made every effort to find a wrecker to remove the car and cannot locate such wrecker, you may call the Impound Division at 225-389-3819 for additional information to assist you.

2. My neighbor has several cars in his yard that are not in running condition. Can anything be done about this? Do I have to give my name?: Yes. Call the Impound Office at 225-389-3819 (you do not have to give your name) with the address of the abandoned vehicles, description of the vehicles, and owner information (if known). An Impound Officer will check the address. If the vehicles fit the criteria under City Statute (CC12:500-509) as being in abandoned or inoperative condition, the Impound Officer will attempt to serve a "Notice to Abate a Public Nuisance" to the owner of the property, or owner of the vehicle(s), or the occupant of the property.