If an abandoned motor vehicle is not claimed, what happens to the owner or lien holder's rights to the vehicle?

When an abandoned motor vehicle is not claimed, the owner or lien holder loses all rights and interests in the vehicle. This loss of rights typically occurs because the vehicle is considered to have been neglected and is no longer in the possession or control of the rightful owner. Abandonment laws often allow local authorities to take possession of abandoned vehicles after a certain period, leading to processes such as auctioning or disposing of the vehicle. In such cases, the previous rights associated with ownership or lien are severed, and the original owner has no legal claim to retrieve the vehicle. This legal framework is designed to prevent clutter and hazards on public property and to provide for the proper handling of vehicles that are no longer in use.