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Council committee backs shorter timelines for towing abandoned vehicles on private property
Summary
The public safety committee reviewed an ordinance to tighten local rules on abandoned and inoperable vehicles: reducing the private-property tow timeline from 30 days to 14, retaining seven days for public street vehicles, and guaranteeing a hearing within 72 hours for vehicle owners. The measure was forwarded to the council.
The City of Joliet’s public safety committee on Oct. 5 presented an ordinance amending multiple sections of the municipal code to accelerate removal of abandoned and inoperable vehicles. Sergeant Boston told council the ordinance narrows the definition and shortens timelines for vehicles on private property from 30 days to 14 days; vehicles on public streets would remain subject to a seven‑day removal timeline. Sergeant Boston said the change also ensures anyone facing tow action would receive a hearing within 72 hours. Committee members described the measure as a tool to reduce blight and to encourage owners to repair vehicles; no specific new fines or fees were described during the committee report. The item was placed on the council agenda for formal consideration and further action.
