{"id":156657,"date":"2026-09-08T14:13:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/san-juan-has-removed-more-than-5000-abandoned-vehicles-since-2021\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T14:13:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:13:05","slug":"san-juan-has-removed-more-than-5000-abandoned-vehicles-since-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/national\/san-juan-has-removed-more-than-5000-abandoned-vehicles-since-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"San Juan has removed more than 5,000 abandoned vehicles since 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Juan intensifies urban cleaning with the removal of thousands of abandoned vehicles<\/h2>\n\n<p>The municipal administration of San Juan has presented a detailed report on the management of abandoned, scrap, or unusable vehicles that affect the urban environment. According to official data, a total of 5,148 units have been moved to the municipal lot between the years 2021 and 2026, as part of a continuous effort to reclaim public spaces and improve safety in the communities.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A constantly growing logistical challenge<\/h3>\n\n<p>The mayor of San Juan, Miguel Romero Lugo, acknowledged that the accumulation of these vehicles represents a significant operational challenge. According to the reported figures, the volume of removals has seen notable growth in recent years, reaching its highest point in 2025. The annual breakdown of the interventions is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2021: 495 vehicles<\/li><li>2022: 190 vehicles<\/li><li>2023: 497 vehicles<\/li><li>2024: 1,343 vehicles<\/li><li>2025: 1,513 vehicles<\/li><li>2026: 1,110 vehicles<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Given the public concern regarding the accumulation in sectors such as R\u00edo Piedras, the municipal administration has emphasized that they are working on strategies to expedite the final disposal of these units, thereby allowing for space to be cleared in the municipal lot and continuing with cleaning efforts on the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>These interventions are fundamental to mitigate security and health risks and to guarantee the proper use of public spaces in our capital.<\/p><cite>San Juan Municipal Administration<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal framework and action procedure<\/h3>\n\n<p>The entire removal process is strictly governed by Ordinance 8, Series 2002-2003, which constitutes the San Juan Traffic and Vehicular Parking Code. The Municipal Police Commissioner, Juan Jackson, detailed that the protocol is rigorous: it begins with the identification and documentation of the vehicle, followed by an official notification before proceeding with the removal.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Municipal Police maintain constant monitoring through citizen complaints and preventive patrolling to identify vehicles that are in abandoned conditions. The mayor&#8217;s office is committed to maintaining the continuity of these operations, always seeking more efficient alternatives for the processing of scrap metal and the clearing of public roads in the Puerto Rican capital.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Juan intensifies urban cleaning with the removal of thousands of abandoned vehicles The municipal administration of San Juan has presented a detailed report on the management of abandoned, scrap, or unusable vehicles that affect the urban environment. 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