Abandoned Vehicles

An abandoned vehicle can be anything with a motorised engine and wheels, with the exception of trailers and caravans. We define an abandoned vehicle if:

there is no tax disc or it is past the expiry date
there are no number plates
the tyres are flat or if the wheels have been removed
the windscreen is broken
there is any mould or litter on or around the vehicle indicating it has not been moved for some time
the vehicle has been vandalised
the vehicle has suddenly appeared and no one is claiming ownership

We can an remove abandoned vehicle from private and public land.

Report an Abandoned Vehicle

When making a report we will need as much of the following information as possible:

Vehicle type, colour and registration number
If the vehicle is taxed
Location of the vehicle
Name of the owner (if known)
If the vehicle is on private or public land (if known)
Condition of the vehicle e.g. is it burnt out, badly damaged
If anyone has been back to the vehicle

Once reported, an inspector will visit the vehicle to assess if it has been abandoned, including checks with the police. We aim to remove the vehicle from public land in 24 working hours once it has been inspected.

Do not touch or move the vehicle yourself as it can be dangerous or used as evidence in a police case.