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Only then will removal instructions be issued.Ĭircumstances will dictate whether the vehicle is immediately disposed of or stored for 7 days The Council will contact vehicle owners if possible and make enquiries to establish that a vehicle is in fact abandoned. vehicle removal.Ĭlaims will only be accepted if made in writing, giving the owners name and address. If a vehicle is untaxed or SORN on public land or highway, we will arrange for appropriate enforcement action, i.e.
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If the vehicle is unsafe/insecure, immediate clearance may be ordered. What action does the Council take when it receives a report of an abandoned vehicle?ĭepending on the result of DVLA enquiries a Council sticker may be attached to the vehicle asking the Owner/Keeper to claim it within 7 days. If you suspect that a vehicle in your area may be untaxed, please enter the details at GOV.UK - Check if a Vehicle is Taxed to check before reporting it to Basildon Council. For more information see GOV.UK - Vehicle tax disc abolished: changes you need to know Since October 1st 2014, the DVLA has not issued paper tax discs - all tax discs are now electronic. You may be required to meet any costs of recovering the vehicle, including removal and storage costs. Please bear in mind that as the registered keeper it is your responsibility to keep untaxed/SORN/Accident damaged vehicles off of the public highway. There is a legal procedure which the Council must follow when dealing with abandoned vehicles. The vehicle may be in poor condition, unmoved for some time, untaxed or vandalised. Definition of an Abandoned VehicleĪn abandoned vehicle is any vehicle which the owner no longer wants that has been left on open land to which the public have access. The penalty is a fine of £2500 and / or 3 months imprisonment.
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It is a criminal offence to abandon a vehicle. Before contacting us please read the 'Definition of an abandoned Vehicle' below.