Report An Abandoned Vehicle

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How do we consider a vehicle to be abandoned
Some of the indicators that a vehicle may be abandoned are listed below, however this is not an exhaustive list:
- The vehicle structure/glass has been damaged by vandalism as opposed to damage caused by a road traffic accident
- The vehicle has unsecured doors or an open boot
- The vehicle has been partially or fully burned out
- The vehicle that has been stationary for a considerable period
It's not always clear if a vehicle has been abandoned Vehicles that are not necessarily abandoned are:
- The owner lives in the immediate area
- Untaxed, no valid MOT, no valid insurance
- The vehicle has road tax
- Nuisance or annoyance vehicles (often confused with abandoned vehicles: an abandoned vehicle is always a nuisance, but a nuisance vehicle is not always abandoned)
- Sold on the street as part of a business
- Involved in a local parking dispute
- Poorly parked / causing an obstruction
- Broken down
What you’ll need to know
- Registration number (if known)
- Vehicle make, colour (if known)
- Location

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