Contact

Mail :
Abandoned Vehicles Team
Plymouth City Council
Plymouth PL1 2AA
Phone :
01752 304147
Email :
abandoned.cars@plymouth.gov.uk
Fax :
01752 226314

Dickens 2012

Abandoned vehicles

If you suspect that a vehicle has been abandoned on a public road or public open space we will remove it.

If you abandon a vehicle you may be fined up to £2,500, spend three months in prison or both.

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 three ways:

How can I dispose of a vehicle?

If you have a vehicle that you wish to dispose of we offer a removal service for a small charge, currently £23.50. Caravans can also be disposed at a charge of £150. Any vehicles that are disposed of must be free from rubbish.

Visit our frequently asked questions page for more information.