The difference between a nuisance vehicle and an abandoned vehicle
An abandoned vehicle is one that nobody wants or is willing to claim ownership of. These guidelines will help identify whether a vehicle is abandoned.
- run down or unroadworthy with flat tyres or missing wheels
- litter in or around the car suggesting it hasn't been moved for a significant amount of time
- significantly damaged with broken windscreen or windows
- missing number plates
- missing parts e.g. bumper, seats, radio
- graffiti on the vehicle
A nuisance vehicle could be any of the following:
- poorly parked
- causing an obstruction
- involved in residential parking dispute
- untaxed
- broken down
We will only investigate an abandoned vehicle report and take action where necessary. A vehicle will not be treated as abandoned until it has been confirmed that there is no registered owner.