What is an abandoned vehicle?
A vehicle that is causing a nuisance, in poor condition or out of road tax may not necessarily be abandoned although most abandoned vehicles typically display at least one of the following signs:
- Flat tyres or removed wheels
- Vegetation and/or rubbish in and around the car
- Broken windscreen or windows
- Excessive rust or mould
- No number plates
- Damage or vandalism
We will not investigate vehicles which:
- Are taxed and/or have a current MOT, and
- Have not moved in less than three months, and
- Are in reasonable condition.
If you suspect a vehicle to be abandoned you can report it to us, and enquiries may commence to establish whether the vehicle is legally considered abandoned. We will remove any genuinely abandoned vehicles from the public highway.
The council will only consider looking into an abandoned vehicle if it has been left in the same place for more than three months.
Check if the vehicle is taxed and has an MOT before you report it to us. If the vehicle is not taxed, report it at GOV.UK.