Abandoned Vehicles

Welcome to Bromsgrove District Council Abandoned Vehicles information. Here you will find information on the types of vehicles Bromsgrove Council class as abandoned vehicles, what our procedure is to remove abandoned vehicles, general information why it is important that your vehicle has a valid tax disc and in a road worthy condition and details of who to contact if you wanted to retrieve an abandoned vehicle. Bromsgrove District Council will not remove abandoned vehicles from private roads or land that is owned by the registered keeper.

What is an abandoned vehicle?

An abandoned vehicle will usually have one or more of the following characteristics:

• Untaxed
• Unregistered
• Stolen, or Involved with crime
• In an un-roadworthy condition for example flat tyres and smashed windows or set on fire.

The Authority is requested by law to remove abandoned vehicles as they are an environmental hazard, represent danger to the public, create a magnet for crime and blight our communities.

If you would like to report an abandoned vehicle please click on the link provided, alternatively please contact Bromsgrove District Council Customer Services.

If you wish to report a vehicle that is untaxed please contact the DVLA Reporting of unlicensed vehicles on the public highway

On contacting the Council to report an abandoned vehicle please give as many details as possible such as;

• The make, model; and colour of the vehicle
• The vehicles registration number
• How long the vehicle has been there to your knowledge
• Location of the vehicle (please be as precise as possible)
• The condition of the vehicle

Once Bromsgrove District Council has received a report of an abandoned vehicle, an officer will assess the vehicle and if considered abandoned the officer will make the necessary arrangements for the vehicle to be removed.

It is important that all cars parked within the district display a valid tax disc to ensure they are registered and insured by the owner and they are road worthy.

If you have had a vehicle removed please contact Bromsgrove District Council Customer Services and report at the earliest opportunity. There will be a fine incurred to retrieve any vehicle and to retrieve a vehicle you will need;

• Identification
• Driving licence
• Proof of ownership of the vehicle
• Valid documentation to ensure the car is road worthy, for example a valid tax disc, and MOT certificate

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