Contact
|
Mail :
|
Abandoned Vehicles Team Dept. of Development Plymouth City Council Plymouth PL1 2AA |
|
Phone :
|
01752 304715 |
|
Email :
|
abandoned.cars@plymouth.gov.uk |
|
Fax :
|
01752 304786 |
Links
- 'End of Life' Vehicle Directive
- Devon and Cornwall Constabulary
- The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
- DEFRA (The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- The Department for Transport (DfT)
- We are not responsible for the content of linked websites. Visit our disclaimer page for more information.
Abandoned vehicles
Under the provisions of the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978, it is the duty of the local authority to remove any vehicle abandoned in the open air or on any part of the highway. It is also an offence under the Act for any person to abandon such a vehicle, other powers are given through The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles Regulation 1989.
Is it a crime? Yes, under section 2 (1) of the 1978 Act. The maximum penalty for abandoning a vehicle is a fine of £2,500 or 3 months' imprisonment or both
End of Life Vehicle Directive requires all scrap vehicles to be de-polluted before destruction and for a certain percentage of materials to be recovered for reuse.
An abandoned vehicle, generally has the following characteristics:
- appears to have been left unused on the public highway or open land for a considerable length of time
- does not have road tax that is in date
- usually in a poor state of repair and often burnt out, with windows smashed, wheels missing etc
How can I report an abandoned vehicle?
You can report an abandoned vehicle by contacting the council in one of four ways:
- Call the Abandoned Vehicle Team on 01752 304715
- Email the Abandoned Vehicle Team abandoned.cars@plymouth.gov.uk
- Report an Abandoned Vehicle by using the abandoned vehicles online form
- Fax the Abandoned Vehicle Team on 01752 304786
How can I dispose of a vehicle?
If you have a vehicle that you wish to dispose of, Plymouth City Council offer a removal service for a small charge, currently £23.50 (inc. VAT). Caravans can also be disposed at a charge of £50 (inc. VAT). Any vehicles that are disposed of must be free of any rubbish.
Further advice on abandoned vehicles
- Please visit Devon and Cornwall Constabulary for further information on tacking unlicensed and abandoned vehicles
- For information on Driving and Registering your Vehicle, please visit The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) website
- DEFRA (The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) offer further advice on reporting an Abandoned Vehicle
- Please visit The Department for Transport (DfT) for the latest information on the new measures to car abandonment
