Tell us about an abandoned or untaxed vehicle and we'll remove it.
Abandoned vehicles
A vehicle might be abandoned if it:
- is damaged or vandalised
- is not fit to be driven on the road
- does not have a number plate
- has flat tyres, missing wheels, broken windows or other damage
- is burned out
- is untaxed
How to report an abandoned e-scooter or hire cycle
Take a photo and send it to the company that owns it. You can usually do this on their website. The company name should be on the e-scooter or bicycle.
Tell them where it is and when you noticed it.
Untaxed vehicles
We cannot remove an untaxed vehicle until it's been untaxed for 2 months and 1 day.
We can only remove an untaxed vehicle that's parked on a public road.
Check if a vehicle is taxed (GOV.UK).
Tell us about an abandoned or untaxed vehicle
You'll need to tell us the:
- exact location of the vehicle
- make and model
- registration number (if any)
- colour
- condition of the vehicle, for example if it's burned out
This will help us decide if the vehicle is abandoned and how to remove it.
It's also helpful if you can send us a photo.
What happens next
We'll inspect the vehicle within 7 working days of receiving your report.
We try to remove all abandoned vehicles within 28 working days after they are reported and inspected.
It may take us longer to remove a vehicle if:
- it's blocked in
- it's displaying a Blue Badge - we make further enquiries first
- it needs to be emptied of rubbish
- we need police support to remove it
- we need to ask the DVLA who owns it - we'll put a 7-day notice on the windscreen
- it's on council housing or private land - we may need to put a 15-day notice on the windscreen
We cannot tell you the outcome of our investigations or who owns the vehicle.
Read our responsibilities to remove abandoned vehicles (GOV.UK).