New changes take effect in Winnipeg that impact how long a vehicle can stay on public or private property.
Beginning July 23, the maximum amount of time a vehicle can be parked on a City street decreases from 21 days to 10 days.
The city is also expanding the definition of “abandoned” vehicles on public streets to include any vehicle considered inoperable – meaning it’s wrecked or dismantled, has a flat tire, or otherwise can’t be driven.
Additional changes are now in effect for how long a derelict vehicle can be stored outside on private property. Previously, a vehicle could only be declared derelict if it had been stored or parked outdoors on your property for over a month. As of June 23, vehicles that meet the definition of derelict (not in operating condition, rusted, wrecked or dismantled, with no insurance, registration, or valid license plate) must now be stored completely inside of a building when not actively in use.
Residents will still have 30 days to comply with any orders, meaning the city should be able to resolve derelict vehicle complaints in about half the time as before.
To report an abandoned vehicle on City streets or derelict vehicles on private property, contact 311.
Check City of Winnipeg webvsite for more information.
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