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Abandoned Vehicles: Outline
Removal of any abandoned vehicle from the highway
The Council will deal with any vehicles reported as abandoned on local roads or property (usually including private property).
The vehicle will be removed if it is causing a public nuisance or has not been removed by the owner a specific length of time after a notice of removal has been placed on it.
If the vehicle is untaxed but is not abandoned and on the highway (not private land) it is a matter for the Police, telephone 0845 1 25 35 45 or the DVLA hotline 0300 790 6802 (Option 2) or use the online form below.
Report an untaxed vehicle to the DVLA
Additional information: In order for the investigating officer to go out and put a notice on the offending vehicle, please gather as much information as possible, for example, registration number, colour, manufacturer etc. This should help us to locate the vehicle and establish whether it has been abandoned.
Online Services
Availability
Contact Burnley, is open Mon, Tue, Thurs, & Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm, Wed 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Common Questions
- Can the council remove a vehicle that is causing an obstruction or has been badly parked?
- Is it against the law to abandon a vehicle?
- A car has been given a police aware sticker but has still not been moved.
- What if the vehicle is abandoned on private land?
- Once the council has received a complaint how long will it be before the vehicle is removed?
- How do I report an abandoned vehicle?
- How to I report an untaxed vehicle?
- What is an abandoned vehicle?
Further Information
Contact: Streetscene
Email: streetscene@burnley.gov.uk
Telephone: 01282 425011
Fax: 01282 477248
Contact Burnley, 9 Parker Lane, Burnley , Lancashire, BB11 2BJPID No: 372
