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Originally Posted by llwhiteoutll
The reason they are telling you it's not a bylaw is because it is covered under the Traffic Safety Act. Sections 76 describes the 72 hour timeframe for determining a vehicle to be abandoned and Section 77 describes options available for a peace officer to remove a vehicle in a variety of circumstances.
If the 311 operator or the CPA operator declines to take a complaint, it is not up to them. Get their name, file a complaint. The determination of action is up to the peace officer or authorized individual who responds to the complaint.
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The problem is the definition of Abandoned is not simply "not moved within 72 hours". There is judgement involved regarding that classification, but as long as the bylaw officer can confirm it is not stolen, is operable, and can get in touch with the owner and confirm they're aware its there, they won't tow it.
What happens is you lodge an abandoned vehicle complaint with CPA. They'll come out and throw an abandoned vehicle (orange) tag on it. As long as the owner sees the and and calls the CPA line on the tag to talk to CPA, it likely won't get towed. Next time you call it in and give the plate number, they'll tell you to pound sand or go through the same process.