Petaluma Police Tag Dozens Of Vehicles Over Parking Issues

PETALUMA, CA — Nearly three dozen vehicles received 72-hour notices over the last week during parking enforcement operations in the Payran/Lindberg area, according to the Petaluma Police Department.

In a news release, police said the ongoing operation is meant to address abandoned vehicles, parking-related complaints, "daylighting," and vehicles with expired registrations. Another operation is scheduled for Wednesday.

"With some exceptions, the city does not allow abandoned, wrecked, or inoperative vehicles (or their parts) to be stored or to accumulate on private or public property," the department said. "The city has the authority to cite owners and have these vehicles/parts removed when necessary."

Residents can report parking-related issues by calling 707-778-4372. Police ask callers to provide the vehicle's color, make, model, and license plate number.