Beverly Hills junk cars and the enclosed-space rule

A car on PNO still counts

Section 9-1-1602 rewrites the property maintenance code's definition of an inoperable motor vehicle. In Beverly Hills it is one "which cannot be driven upon the public streets for reasons including but not limited to being registered nonoperational, unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned, in a state of disrepair, missing components, incapable of being moved under its own power."

That first item catches people. Filing a Planned Non-Operation (REG 102) stops California's back fees from piling up on a parked car. It does not make the car acceptable to the city outside an enclosed space.

Yards and street parking

Section 5-7-4 separately lists "Abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative automobiles, trailers, campers, boats, and other motor vehicles which are accumulated or stored in yard areas" as a prohibited condition. Junk or salvage that can be seen from a street, alley or next-door property is on the list too.

On the street, Section 7-3-110 lets a car that stays illegally parked collect a second citation once at least two hours pass after the first. No more than two citations may be issued for continuous illegal parking in 24 hours. If the car is impounded, Section 2-3-203 has the police chief run impound hearings under Vehicle Code 22851.3 and related state rules.

Title and plates from Beverly Hills

The title side is a California DMV matter. You sign as the owner of record, and so does any lienholder. The person buying your Beverly Hills car brings the title to DMV with the $15 transfer fee. DMV's steps for sellers never call for a notary. If the title cannot be found, REG 227 brings a replacement for $28.

A Beverly Hills seller has 5 days from the sale to file REG 138. After that, new tickets go to the buyer. Standard plates usually go with the car. For a fee, you can keep a personalized plate for yourself. Because the car is headed to a dismantler, it needs no Smog Check.

Nearby towns

Closest pages by straight-line distance: West Hollywood 1.9 miles, Los Angeles 4.2, Culver City 5.1, Santa Monica 7.2. See California for statewide rules.

Getting an offer

Ask for an offer online or at (877) 421-6008. Selling a Beverly Hills car? The form covers the details we need. Tell us if the car is in a garage with tight clearance or on a steep driveway.