Vehicles of owners with repeat unpaid illegal dumping notices can be booted
Police and code enforcement may boot a car whose owner has five or more delinquent illegal dumping notices, or two for commercial dumping. It comes off with ID, a California address and proof of payment, bail or a payment plan; mistaken boots can be reviewed.
Who it affects
Vehicle owners with unpaid illegal dumping citations
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 1218: Vehicle immobilization: illegal dumping violation penalties.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.