Abandoned and other nuisance vehicles

Abandoned and other type of nuisance vehicles

Nuisance vehicle

• A generic name for all types of vehicles that may be causing problems  
• We have to look at each case to see if it falls into other categories, for example abandoned or untaxed vehicles

Abandoned vehicle

• This is likely to be one that the keeper no longer wants, that has been left in the open air for a sufficient period of time and in such a condition that enables us to confirm that it is abandoned  
• It is also likely to be untaxed

Untaxed vehicle

• This is one that is on the public highway without a valid road fund licence and on other land in the open air
• We cannot deal with untaxed vehicles that are on land associated with a dwelling

Vehicles advertised as 'For sale'

• In certain circumstances, offering vehicles for sale on the public highway is an offence
• We may not be able to take action in all the cases reported to us

Dangerous vehicles

• These are vehicles which are likely to be found in a public place in such a condition that gives cause for concern for the safety for those who may come in to contact with it

Car repairs on the highway

• It is an offence to carry out motor vehicle repairs on a road in the course of a business activity or for gain or reward
• We may not be able to take action in all the cases reported to us