Here are the penalties for an illegally parked car, according to the Department of Public Safety parking division manual:

1. The DPS parking division may remove any vehicle considered to be abandoned, left unattained on a street or a traffic hazard in a parking lot.

2. Any vehicle with an accumulation of three unpaid violations may be subject to impoundment and held until payment is made. The violations must be more than 15 business days old and not under appeal.

3. Impounded vehicles are the responsibility of the vehicle’s registered owner, according to DPS parking division records.

4. Impounded bicycles may be claimed within a three-month period after impoundment upon proper identification, penalty payment and a $5 impoundment fee.

5. Impounded bicycles not claimed after three months will be sold at an auction. Proceeds will go to ISU Surplus.

Read more about how to avoid having your car towed.