Virginia law allows inoperable abandoned vehicles to be disposed of directly to licensed demolishers without the usual title or notification requirements. The demolisher must notify the Department upon taking custody of the vehicle. This process streamlines the disposal of inoperable vehicles lawfully taken into custody.
An inoperable abandoned vehicle is one that cannot be driven and has been left unattended, and has been taken into custody by authorities or property owners.
Yes, a licensed demolisher can dispose of an inoperable abandoned vehicle without the title and notification procedures if the vehicle is taken into custody lawfully.
The demolisher must notify the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles using prescribed forms and methods upon taking custody of the vehicle.
Yes, property owners or persons in possession can dispose of inoperable vehicles to licensed demolishers under the specified conditions without additional reports or notices.