Abandoned Vehicles
Abandoned vehicles are an eyesore and a detriment to the area
and environment they are found in. They can be dangerous and
encourage antisocial behaviour. Fly tipped refuse and litter
accumulates around and inside them.
Rochford District Council aim to remove abandoned vehicles as
quickly as possible. There is a prescribed legal procedure that the
Council must follow when dealing with these vehicles, and
investigations must be completed to confirm the vehicle is actually
abandoned. These investigations can take up to 15 working days.
What is an Abandoned Vehicle?
An abandoned vehicle is one that has been discarded by its
owner/user in the open air, whether on or off the highway.
What should I do if I suspect a vehicle to be
abandoned?
Report it to us! Do not assume that it has already been
reported. Remember to note down details of the vehicle before
you contact us. We require:
- Registration number
- Make of vehicle
- Model
- Colour
- Condition
- Location
- Approximate length of time at location
- Vehicle owner details (if known)
- If you wish to be updated on the vehicle you have reported to
us, please leave contact details.
Email: customerservices@rochford.gov.uk
Telephone: 01702 318111
Write to: Contracted Services, Rochford District
Council, South Street, Rochford, Essex SS4 1BW.
Please see the Related Links section to Report an abandoned
vehicle online.
Untaxed vehicles
Untaxed vehicles are not necessarily abandoned. Rochford
District Council does not remove vehicles simply because they are
not taxed. That is a matter for the Police and Driver and Vehicle
Licensing Authority (DVLA). We pass information onto them. If
you wish to report an untaxed vehicle, you may do this directly to
DVLA local office at:
Swift House
18 Hoffmanns Way
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1GU
Telephone: 0300 790 6802
You can also report an untaxed vehicle on line - please see
related links below.