What happens once I’ve reported an abandoned vehicle?
When a notice is placed on a vehicle, we inspect the vehicle and take photographs. A notice may be placed on the vehicle – normally within 24 hours – advising the owner to contact us. The vehicle is then checked again; if it is still on site and has not been claimed, we will arrange removal and destruction through the council’s contractor. If the vehicle is in a bad condition (ie, wheels missing or broken windows) a police check will be carried out. If after 24 hours of the police check no interest is shown in the vehicle, we will arrange removal and destruction. If a vehicle is taxed or in a very good condition and is of some substantial value, it is unlikely to be abandoned. If the vehicle has not moved for a period of time we will monitor it by checking with the police and DVLA to see if it is stolen. If all efforts to establish contact with the owner have failed and the vehicle is still taxed, the vehicle could be removed and stored in the pound of the council’s contractor and any
