It's The Law
Abandoned, Unlicensed and Junked Vehicles
As an element of the City of Elkhorn’s continuing code
enforcement effort, the police department enforces the city
ordinances against abandoned, unlicensed and junked vehicles.
A vehicle is considered abandoned if it is left unattended on
any city street or highway for more than 48-hours. An unlicensed
vehicle is any vehicle which does not bear current lawful
registration plates. A junked vehicle is any vehicle which is in
such a physical or mechanical state as to be incapable of
self-propulsion. An abandoned vehicle may be cited and impounded
at the owner’s expense. An unlicensed or junked vehicle, not
inside a garage, may also be cited and impounded at the owner’s
expense.
Abandoned vehicles are negative influences on neighborhoods.
They can be health hazards, traffic hazards, and may lower
property values. Residents are encouraged to report
junked/abandoned vehicles to the police department by either
stopping at the police department or calling (262)723-2210.
Residents may remain anonymous, but are asked to provide an
address or detailed description of where the abandoned vehicle is
located along with a description of the abandoned vehicle.
Curfew
No child under the age of 18 shall loiter, idle or remain upon
any street, alley or other public place in the city between the
hours of 10:30pm and 4:00am the next day on Sunday through
Thursday and between 12:00am and 4:00am on Friday and Saturday
unless such child is accompanied by his parent, guardian or other
adult having legal custody of the child.
Does not apply to a child:
- Who is performing an errand as directed by his/her parent,
guardian or person having lawful custody.
- Who is on his/her own premises or in the areas immediately
adjacent thereto.
- Whose employment makes it necessary to be upon the streets,
alleys or public places or in any motor vehicle during such
hours.
- Who is returning home from a supervised school, church or
civic function.
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