Abandoned vehicles usually have:
- been left for a specific period of time
- number plates missing
- flat tyres or missing wheels
- broken windows or significant damage
Just because a vehicle is parked in a particular place for a few days does not necessarily mean it has been abandoned.
We are unlikely to judge that a vehicle is abandoned if:
- it is known to be in use
- we know the keeper of the vehicle
Report an issue with a road or street
After you report an abandoned vehicle
Once we receive your report, we:
- will inspect the vehicle – if we think it is abandoned, we may put a notice on it, explaining we intend to remove and scrap it
- will attempt to trace and contact the keeper which may take some time to resolve – if the vehicle is on private land we will require the landowner’s permission before we can act
- can remove and, if necessary, destroy the vehicle if the owner fails to contact us or remove it within a specified time
We cannot remove vehicles straight away. If you have reported a vehicle and want to check the progress of the case, call us on:
Telephone: 01582 548014
Your report will also be recorded on our report it map.
Report nuisance parking
You can also report a vehicle that is not abandoned, but that is causing a nuisance or obstruction.
Report an issue with a road or street
Report a vehicle that has been stolen, damaged or has no MOT
You can report a vehicle that you believe have been stolen and dumped and is causing an obstruction or is unroadworthy.
Report it to:
- the local police on 101
- Bedfordshire Police
Do this if a vehicle:
- is parked in an awkward position suggesting it has been stolen and dumped or causing an obstruction
- is burnt out
- shows visible signs that it has been broken into (damaged locks, removed key barrels, smashed windows)
- has no MOT, with no other signs of abandonment
If your vehicle is lost or stolen, go to how to report a lost or stolen vehicle – Bedfordshire Police.