If the abandoned vehicle is on private property, the towing agency must provide reasonable notice by telephone, or otherwise to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the abandoned vehicle.

 If the vehicle is on other private real property, such as an apartment complex or private lot, you may also wish to check that the required signage has been posted before contacting law enforcement or removing the vehicle.

There are specific signage requirements under section 257.252k, each apartment complex or private real property owner that has a vehicle towed must have a warning sign posted stating that unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense. The notice must include the name and telephone number of the towing agency that will remove vehicles from that property and be in letters at least 2 inches high on a contrasting background. Notices must be permanently installed with the bottom of the notice at least four feet from the ground and prominently displayed at each point of entry for vehicles. If the property does not have curbs or access barriers, there must be at least one notice for every 100 feet of road frontage. The notice must be in place at least 24 hours before vehicles can be towed from the property.

Private real properties that are single- or dual-family residences and vehicles impounded or removed under MCL 257.252d are exempt from the notice requirements.

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