Nevada Bill Targets Abandoned Cars and Towing Abuses

Assemblymembers Heather Goulding and Max Carter presented Assembly Bill 415 to the Nevada Legislature, proposing faster removal of abandoned, inoperable vehicles and safeguards against unfair towing dispatch practices. The bill would let law enforcement mark an abandoned vehicle and, after a five-day notice, authorize disposal if it meets four conditions: it’s abandoned, unregistered, not roadworthy, and worth under $500 in scrap—up from $200.

Supporters said the change aligns with neighboring states and eases financial burdens on tow operators forced to store junk vehicles for long periods. Tow company owners and trucking representatives cited towing and cleanup costs that can exceed $1,000 per vehicle. Counties and cities said the bill would help address blight and public-safety hazards.

The measure also bans falsifying GPS data to gain towing dispatches, allowing violators to be removed from rotation lists. Law enforcement and environmental groups backed the bill, though legislators raised due-process concerns and sought clarification on disposal procedures for large vehicles. No vote was taken as sponsors continue refining legal and administrative details. Source: https://citizenportal.ai