Police Forum Police Head Mod: Skidmark
Questions & info about the Motor Vehicle Act. Mature discussion only. |
 | 
03-18-2014, 11:22 AM
|
#1 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: abc
Posts: 1,656
Thanked 937 Times in 220 Posts
| How Long Can a Car Be Left Unattended on Residential Street Without Moving?
Theres a car right outside my apartment complex (richmond) that hasnt been moved in at least a week or two. Just wondering if there is a law that dictates how long a car can be left parked unattended?
| 
|  | |
03-18-2014, 11:44 AM
|
#2 | | Old School RS
Join Date: May 2004 Location: Port Moody
Posts: 4,560
Thanked 3,956 Times in 1,205 Posts
|
You need to read the city of Richmond bylaws, but I suspect that it will state that there is no restriction if they are a resident of that block. If not, probably 3 hours if signs do not say otherwise, but it will be city dependant.
__________________
I'm old now - boring street cars and sweet race cars. | |
| | |
03-18-2014, 11:47 AM
|
#3 | | Zionism gets my shell hard and slimy
Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: in a shell
Posts: 2,598
Thanked 6,021 Times in 1,129 Posts
|
you can report it to the police as suspicious, they may come check it out and see if its stolen or something.
had this happen with an rv down the road by our dealership.. turned out there was a dead guy in it.
asides that as long as its got insurance i dont think there is legally anything wrong with it
| |
| | |
03-18-2014, 12:39 PM
|
#4 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: vancouver
Posts: 8,778
Thanked 1,265 Times in 618 Posts
|
those are the best calls.... suspicious vehicles because they are not recognized being from the area........ ... but yes, it is a bylaw issue. If it is on private property like a condo parking lot, it would be enforced by strata.
| |
| | |
03-18-2014, 12:49 PM
|
#5 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Richmond
Posts: 8,423
Thanked 14,760 Times in 3,870 Posts
|
Usually as long as the vehicle is registered and insured and there are no posted restrictions, i would assume indefinite.
Posted via RS Mobile | |
| | |
03-18-2014, 01:07 PM
|
#6 | | MOD
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VANCOUVER
Posts: 26,849
Thanked 7,553 Times in 1,957 Posts
|
all wrong lol.
48 hours. Report it to city bylaws dept. If it is parked on the street, it can only left there for 48 hours. Quote:
12.4 No person shall park a vehicle: (d) at any one place on any street for a period longer than 48 consecutive
hours
| | |
| | |
03-18-2014, 01:12 PM
|
#7 | | Zionism gets my shell hard and slimy
Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: in a shell
Posts: 2,598
Thanked 6,021 Times in 1,129 Posts
|
so.. someone that street parks in a residential area and goes away for the weekend gets their car ticketed or towed ? that dosnt sound right
| |
| | |
03-18-2014, 01:14 PM
|
#8 | | Old School RS
Join Date: May 2004 Location: Port Moody
Posts: 4,560
Thanked 3,956 Times in 1,205 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Gh0stRider  all wrong lol.
48 hours. Report it to city bylaws dept. If it is parked on the street, it can only left there for 48 hours. | I dont have time to read the bylaws to prove a point, but I would HIGHLY expect that there is an exemption for residents that live on that block.
__________________
I'm old now - boring street cars and sweet race cars. | |
| | |
03-18-2014, 01:34 PM
|
#9 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: abc
Posts: 1,656
Thanked 937 Times in 220 Posts
|
I believe ghostrider may be correct.
I wouldnt know how to describe the area in particular, because a residential area I believe is all occupied by home with yards and such. To give more background information about the area, the entire street is mainly all apartment buildings, and/or townhouse complex. IIRC in richmond, they do not have the resident exemption as they do in vancouver. The ones that says "you may park here if you reside in the 8000 block area of this street"
| |
| | |
03-18-2014, 01:45 PM
|
#10 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: vancouver
Posts: 8,778
Thanked 1,265 Times in 618 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by lowside67 I dont have time to read the bylaws to prove a point, but I would HIGHLY expect that there is an exemption for residents that live on that block. | I just read it and from what I could see there was no exemption. Mind you, what kind of asshole neighbour would call the bylaws on your for doing that. With that said, even if they contacted bylaws... the officer could only start counting 48 hours from the time the complaint was made or he /she saw the vehicle parked at the location. The officer also has to prove it never left the spot during the 48 hours.
OP... don't be an asshole neighbour... but if you are concerned for whatever reason that it may be stolen etc... then call it in.
| |
| | |
03-18-2014, 01:54 PM
|
#11 | | MOD
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VANCOUVER
Posts: 26,849
Thanked 7,553 Times in 1,957 Posts
|
It is mostly complaint based, so bylaw officers don't go looking for it proactively. If someone complains, then officers would go investigate.
| |
| | |
03-18-2014, 05:02 PM
|
#12 | | Everyone wants a piece of R S...
Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Santos, USA
Posts: 383
Thanked 524 Times in 140 Posts
|
I had someone drive up from the US with a leased Lexus they hadn't paid for and ended up running back to Morocco.
I didn't want it on my property nor was I going to go out of my way to deliver a vehicle back to the US. I left it outside on the street and 3 weeks later I got a removal notice from the city, and then got towed away.
Depends on city bylaws I guess..
| |
| | |
03-18-2014, 06:04 PM
|
#13 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: BC
Posts: 1,132
Thanked 2,708 Times in 364 Posts
|
Someone parked a car in front of my house about a month ago. It was there for weeks, we phoned the city and they posted a ticket on it to move the car, and that ticket was still there on that car for another week, and after, called again, had the car towed away and from what my neighbours told me was that the car was allegedly stolen
Posted via RS Mobile | |
| | |
03-27-2014, 10:52 AM
|
#14 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Okanagan
Posts: 16,272
Thanked 8,918 Times in 3,876 Posts
|
^ if it was stolen I don't think they would just give it a ticket.
__________________ 1991 Toyota Celica GTFour RC // 2007 Toyota Rav4 V6 // 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1992 Toyota Celica GT-S ["sold"] \\ 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD [sold] \\ 2000 Jeep Cherokee [sold] \\ 1997 Honda Prelude [sold] \\ 1992 Jeep YJ [sold/crashed] \\ 1987 Mazda RX-7 [sold] \\ 1987 Toyota Celica GT-S [crushed] Quote:
Originally Posted by maksimizer half those dudes are hotter than ,my GF. | Quote:
Originally Posted by RevYouUp reading this thread is like waiting for goku to charge up a spirit bomb in dragon ball z | Quote:
Originally Posted by Good_KarMa OH thank god. I thought u had sex with my wife. :cry: | | 
| | |
03-30-2014, 10:43 AM
|
#15 | | Banned By Establishment
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: 604
Posts: 4,015
Thanked 475 Times in 285 Posts
|
Best thing to do is just call non-emergency number.
If it is stolen, VPD will deal with it.
If it is not stolen they will let you know and then you can call the city Bylaw department.
If it is not causing a problem, you can just leave it. But if it does bother you, just do the above.
| |
| | |
03-30-2014, 11:03 AM
|
#16 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: vancouver
Posts: 8,778
Thanked 1,265 Times in 618 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by racerman88 Best thing to do is just call non-emergency number.
If it is stolen, VPD will deal with it.
If it is not stolen they will let you know and then you can call the city Bylaw department.
If it is not causing a problem, you can just leave it. But if it does bother you, just do the above. | Richmond = RCMP
| |
| | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:27 AM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
