Rother District Council

Abandoned Vehicles are an unnecessary hazard. We work with Sussex Police and the DVLA to ensure this hazard is minimised.

An abandoned vehicle is usually untaxed on the road not be on private property unlikely to have moved for a period of time

Report the abandoned vehicle to Sussex Police at 'Operation Crackdown'.     Click the logo.

What we don't do...............
We don't deal with vehicles that are:

untaxed, but have an owner. Click the DVLA square to report................ on private land, unless written permission is given by the landowner to deal with the vehicle in question. causing an obstruction or in a dangerous position - this is a matter for the Police (click Crackdown above) left in a dangerous position or condition after and accident - this is a matter for the Police (click Crackdown above) lost or stolen - this is a matter for the Police parked on the highway outside someone's house. Although the householder may not like this, it is not an offence.

You can get more information on abandoned vehicles by downloading  A guide to abandoned vehicles [PDF] [744kb].

What we do next...............
After you report to 'Operation Crackdown'

• We liaise with the Police and DVLA
• We visit the site and photograph the vehicle
• We write to the registered keeper(if there is one) 
• The 'Operation Crackdown' system decides from the evidence whether to remove the vehicle or not.
• If the vehicle is removed, our contractors destroy it.
• If an owner comes forward at any stage, we no longer continue with our enquiries.

Other ways to report an abandoned vehicle.
Although Operation Crackdown is the best way - by far - click on the logo above,
you may also call our Amenities Team on 01424 787508, with as many details as possible including the registration number and location.

Alternatively download, complete and email the Abandoned Vehicle Report form.

What details will I need?

1. The registration number, make, model and colour of the vehicle.
2. The location, as accurately as possible, of the vehicle.
3. Whether the car is untaxed.

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