Plain-Language Summary

This law allows Virginia localities to remove or immobilize vehicles with three or more unpaid parking violations, including on public and private property, with certain restrictions. Vehicles on private residences cannot be removed without property owner consent. Ordinances may specify procedures for towing or immobilization to enforce parking violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, local ordinances in Virginia may authorize immobilization of vehicles with three or more unpaid parking violations.

Yes, in certain Virginia localities, vehicles with unpaid violations on private property can be removed or immobilized, but not from single-family residences without owner consent.

Yes, written authorization from the property owner is required before vehicles can be removed or immobilized on private property.

Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Virginia Beach have such ordinances.