An abandoned vehicle is one that has been left on a city street for more than 72 hours without moving more than 1/10 of a mile or is otherwise inoperable.

To report an abandoned vehicle, please call (650) 829-3939 and be prepared to provide the following information:

*Please listen carefully to the information required to report an abandoned vehicle.  Missing information may cause the vehicle NOT to be marked. THIS NUMBER IS USED TO REPORT VEHICLES FOR BOTH SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AS WELL AS PACIFICA

• Address where the vehicle is parked
• City
• Color of vehicle
• Make/model of vehicle
• License plate number

Vehicles reported as abandoned or in violation of the 72 hour ordinance will be checked and marked by a Police Officer or Community Service Officer. Personnel will check on the vehicle after 72 hours to determine if it has been driven. Per contract terms with our tow companies, abandoned vehicles will not be towed on weekends.

To report an abandoned vehicle 24 hours a day please call (650) 829-3939.