Abandoned Vehicles FAQ's

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Last revised: 9 October 2008

A Picture of a Abandoned Vehicle

Q. - How do I report an abandoned vehicle?
A. -     Web - Complete an an 'Abandoned Vehicle Report Form'
           live on the website
           E-mail - E-mail the vehicle details to
            kennet@kennet.gov.uk
           Telephone - Contact the Council on 01380 724911

Q. - Why hasn't the Council removed the vehicle that I reported abandoned?
A. - Please contact the Council on 01380 724911 or email kennet@kennet.gov.uk with the vehicle details and you willl be advised of the actions undertaken.  The Council only has the power to remove vehicles deemded as abandoned, this does not include nuisance vehicles.  If the vehicle has not been deemed abandoned it cannot be removed by the Council.

Q. - How long does it take to remove an abandoned vehicle?
A. - If the vehicle is left on the highway and is obviously abandoned, the Council can remove the vehicle within days, but if it is left on private land it can take several weeks due to the statutory notices that must be served to the landowner.

Q. - How do I claim my vehicle if it is not abandoned?
A. - If your vehicle has been posted as abandoned and you wish to claim it as yours you must contact us within 24 hours of the notice being placed on the vehicle. To avoid having your vehicle reported as abandoned please ensure that you display a current tax disc. If your vehicle is under a SORN declaration (statutory off road notice) you must arrange to have it stored off the public highway with the landowner's permission.