Report an Abandoned Bicycle, Caravan and Trailer
Report an Abandoned Bicycle, Caravan or Trailer
What happens to Abandoned Bicycles?
A notice will be served on items deemed to be abandoned and causing an obstruction or littering public space.
If the item remains unmoved 7 days after the notice is served and no owner comes forward, it will be uplifted by us and retained for a period of 28 days, after which it will be disposed of if not reclaimed.
Items can be collected from:
Glasgow City Council
Road Safety Unit
Queens Park Depot
520 Langside Road
Glasgow
G42 9QL
What happens with Abandoned Caravans or Trailers?
If enforcement staff are satisfied that a caravan or trailer is abandoned, they will attach a notice to it indicating that it is intended to remove the caravan / trailer. Any owner of the vehicle has 24 hours to object to its removal. If the vehicle remains unclaimed it will be removed as soon as possible by a contractor who will dispose of the vehicle.
What can I report?
You can report the following:
- Bicycle
- Caravan
- Trailer
Various criteria require to be taken into consideration when considering if a caravan is abandoned, this includes whether;
- It is significantly damaged, run down or unroadworthy, for example has flat tyres, missing wheels or broken windows or the structure/glass has been damaged by vandalism
- It has unsecured doors
- It has been partially or fully burnt out
- It is stationary for a significant amount of time
- A number plate is missing
How do I report it?
To report an abandoned bicycle, caravan or trailer you can use our online form.
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