Delaware § 4416 - Vehicles left or abandoned on public highways.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 4416 — Vehicles left or abandoned on public highways., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4416. Vehicles left or abandoned on public highways.
Any other provision of this chapter notwithstanding, in the event a motor vehicle is left unattended within the right-of-way of a “public highway” or state highway, or any state-maintained street, road or bridge and is determined to be a safety hazard within the discretion of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation, the State Police or any authorized police agency, said vehicle shall be towed to a storage area designated by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
66 Del. Laws, c. 236, § 8; 74 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 100;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 4416
What does Delaware Code § 4416 cover?
Section 4416 ("Vehicles left or abandoned on public highways.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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