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Abandoned vehicles

Find out how to report an abandoned vehicle to us.

Removing abandoned vehicles

We are responsible for removing abandoned vehicles from public areas.

Signs that a vehicle might be abandoned include: 

  • no keeper on DVLA's database and is untaxed
  • stationary for a significant amount of time
  • damaged, run down or unroadworthy
  • filled with waste or missing number plates
  • burnt out

You can report any vehicle which appears to be abandoned to us:

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