Abandoned vehicles

Vehicles left out in the open for long periods of time can be dangerous, especially as they often become targets for arson and vandalism. They're also an eyesore for people living nearby.

	Report an abandoned vehicle

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You can also report an abandoned vehicle by calling us on 028 9027 0656.

You should provide
us with as much information as possible about the vehicle, including:

make and model (for example, Renault Clio)
colour
registration number
condition
exact location
approximate length of time it has been there.

What is considered an abandoned vehicle?

A vehicle is considered abandoned if it displays all or some of the following characteristics:

it has been left by the side of the road, on waste ground or on any public road
it has been there for a few weeks
it has been vandalised
the doors are opened or off their hinges, or the boot is open
the tyres are flat
it does not display a valid tax disc and has not been declared SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notification)
it has been partially or fully burnt out.