Service Authority for Abandoned Vehicles
The Service Authority for Abandoned Vehicles (SAAV) handles unsightly abandoned vehicles along local streets. The Orange County SAAV program was established in 1991 and was the first program of its kind in California.
Abandoned vehicles can create hazardous conditions for pedestrians and motorists, and in some instances, increase traffic congestion. Thanks to the SAAV program, abandoned vehicles are quickly removed from local communities. Since it began, the SAAV program has removed approximately 332,600 abandoned vehicles from Orange County streets and roads.
To report an abandoned vehicle in your neighborhood, please call your local police department or your code enforcement officer. For residents of unincorporated areas of the county, please call your nearest county law enforcement office.
SAAV Funding
The Department of Motor Vehicles collects a $1 annual fee per vehicle registration, which is used to fund the SAAV program. OCTA allocates funds received for the SAAV program to all 34 cities and to the County of Orange for unincorporated areas. Annual program costs are limited to the amount of revenue collected from vehicle registration fees and any interest earned.
Formas and Reports
FY 2010 Annual Reporting Guidelines and Form
FY 2010 SAAV Distribution Summary
FY 2011 SAAV Users Guide