Nuisance and Abandoned Vehicles
The number of abandoned vehicles (dumped cars, vans and other vehicles) continues to be a problem throughout the country and Babergh and Mid Suffolk are no exception. Between April 2007 and March 2008, 290 vehicles were reported as abandoned, with 49 of these being removed and destroyed. Many of the reported vehicles were untaxed or nuisance vehicles.
It is a criminal offence to abandon a motor vehicle, or any part of a motor vehicle, on any land in the open air or on any highway – this can lead to a fine of up to £2,500 and/or three months in prison. Alternatively, a fixed penalty notice may be issued which gives the opportunity to make a one-off payment of £200.
The procedure for dealing with abandoned vehicles is governed by legislation, particularly the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978, the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005.
What are the duties of the local authority?
It is the duty of a local authority to remove vehicles which appear to have been abandoned subject to the provisions laid down in the above named Acts.
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How do the Local Authority arrange the removal of abandoned vehicles?
Attempts are made to contact the keeper, by letter or a visit, to determine if the vehicle is genuinely abandoned. The vehicle is inspected, a checklist completed and photographs are taken. Then a Removal Notice may be served.
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What is a nuisance vehicle?
The Clean Neighbourhoods & Environment Act 2005 sets out two specific 'nuisance vehicles' offences.
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How do I report an abandoned vehicle?
Please contact us to report a suspected abandoned vehicle, providing us with as much information as possible about the vehicle, its location and your name and address.
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It is the duty of a local authority to remove vehicles which appear to have been abandoned subject to the provisions laid down in the above named Acts.
More information on What are the duties of the local authority?Attempts are made to contact the keeper, by letter or a visit, to determine if the vehicle is genuinely abandoned. The vehicle is inspected, a checklist completed and photographs are taken. Then a Removal Notice may be served.
More information on How do the Local Authority arrange the removal of abandoned vehicles?What is a nuisance vehicle?
The Clean Neighbourhoods & Environment Act 2005 sets out two specific 'nuisance vehicles' offences.
More information on What is a nuisance vehicle?
How do I report an abandoned vehicle?
Please contact us to report a suspected abandoned vehicle, providing us with as much information as possible about the vehicle, its location and your name and address.
More information on How do I report an abandoned vehicle?
The Clean Neighbourhoods & Environment Act 2005 sets out two specific 'nuisance vehicles' offences.
More information on What is a nuisance vehicle?Please contact us to report a suspected abandoned vehicle, providing us with as much information as possible about the vehicle, its location and your name and address.
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