We’ve all seen them, perhaps you’ve got one sitting at your house right now – unregistered and junk cars on someone’s law, but is it legal for the vehicle to be there?

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In New York State, it is generally not illegal to keep an unregistered vehicle on your private property but there could be specific regulations or restrictions imposed by local counties or towns depending on where you live.

According to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), it is generally not illegal to keep an unregistered vehicle on private property. Private property owners have the right to park and store their vehicles on their land, regardless of whether or not they are registered.

However, it is important to note that local municipalities and homeowner associations may have their own regulations or restrictions in place regarding the storage of unregistered vehicles. These rules are put in place to maintain the aesthetic appeal of neighborhoods and prevent the accumulation of unused or abandoned vehicles.

Most of the time having one unregistered vehicle on your private property is no big deal, but there are sometimes restrictions including limitations on the number of unregistered vehicles that can be stored on a property and time limits for how long an unregistered vehicle can be kept without proper registration. Additionally, some areas may require that unregistered vehicles be kept in a designated storage area such as a garage or behind a fence, out of public view.

If you’re not sure what the rules are where you live, you should reach out to your local municipality or homeowner association for specific information as they will be able to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the storage of unregistered vehicles on private property.

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