Abandoned/Junk Vehicles on Private Property

Abandoned or Junk Vehicles

The City of Fruita defines a junk vehicle as “Any motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer that is not operable in its existing condition because of damage or because parts necessary for operation are removed, damaged or deteriorated; or, is not capable of being lawfully driven on a public highway or street pursuant to the minimum standards set forth in Title 42 of the Colorado Revised Statues. Any such motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer shall be presumed to be a junk vehicle if no current Colorado license plates are displayed thereon, or if Colorado license plates have been invalid for more than sixty (60) days.”
Abandoning a vehicle any where within the Fruita city limits is prohibited, as is keeping any partially disassembled, dismantled, wrecked, junked, abandoned or discarded vehicle on your property for longer than fifteen (15) days. Exceptions to this provision can be found in Chapter 10.12 Abandoned Vehicles.

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