Abandoned vehicles

A vehicle may be considered abandoned if:

• It does not have or doesn’t appear to have an owner
• It has not moved location for a long period of time
• It does not display a current tax disc (although this does not necessarily indicate that a vehicle is abandoned)
• It is open and a target for vandalism or in such a state it represents a danger to the public.

Note: If a vehicle is simply badly parked, broken down, or untaxed, it has not necessarily been abandoned.

If you think that a vehicle may have been abandoned, tell us - you can report an abandoned vehicle online or call 0115 981 9911.

If you see a vehicles that has been parked badly and is causing an obstruction, you should File a police report.

Untaxed vehicles should be reported online at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency website, on 0870 240 0010 or by email to vehicles.dvla@gtnet.gov.uk.

 

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