To report an abandoned vehicle on public property in your neighborhood, please call Mayor Menino's 24 Hour Service at Tel# (617) 635-4500. The Boston Transportation Department will investigate the complaint and proper action will be taken.

In 1987, the City of Boston filed legislation to authorize the Boston Transportation Department to establish and collect penalties for the abandonment of motor vehicles in the City of Boston. The purpose of this initiative was to minimize the abandonment of vehicles in Boston's neighborhoods. In 1988, the legislation was approved by the legislature and the governor.

The penalty for a first offense is $250.00 and each subsequent offense is $500.00. Four or more offenses results in revocation of an owner's license to operate motor vehicles, or when appropriate, the license or permit to operate business for one year. Additionally, the owner is responsible for costs incurred by the City of Boston for the removal and disposal of the vehicle, i.e., towing, storage and disposal fees.

Motor vehicles are auctioned at the:

BTD Tow Lot
200 Frontage Road
Boston, MA

Get information on the current auction.

Vehicles must be paid for in full by CASH ONLY at the office at the time of the sale. No other forms of payment will be accepted. NO DEPOSITS.