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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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 21. Motor Vehicles § 4416. Vehicles left or abandoned on public highways - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-21-motor-vehicles/de-code-sect-21-4416/
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