Report an abandoned vehicle

We only investigate abandoned vehicles that meet one or more criteria:

• Is untaxed - check vehicle tax online
• Is stationary for 8 weeks or longer
• It is significantly damaged, run down or unroadworthy, for example has missing wheels or broken windows
• It’s burned out
• A number plate is missing

SORN vehicles and vehicles without road tax on a public highway that are not abandoned should be reported to the DVLA.

If a vehicle is causing a major obstruction or serious danger, please report it to the police on 101.

Vehicles should not be reported as abandoned to resolve parking issues or a neighbourhood dispute. 

Parked on private land

If the vehicle is on private land, the landowner needs to contact us and give written permission for an officer to investigate. Please complete the form below to allow our officers to investigate fully.

Report an abandoned vehicle