Dear Sir or Madam,

Thank you for contacting the Department of Public Works regarding this matter. However, Public Works does not abate vehicles. For parking violations please contact Parking Enforcement at (510) 238-3099. For abandoned and stolen vehicles please contact The Oakland Police Department Auto Detail Unit at (510) 777-8622.

Thank you.

SCF is not the right place to report vehicles that need to be towed. In my experience emailing AbandonedAuto@oaklandnet.com gets a response in a few days. Include a photo, description of the vehicle, license plate numbers and location.