Abandoned vehicles
It's important to report abandoned vehicles as they can be
dangerous and may have been used in a crime. It's not always easy
to tell if a vehicle has been abandoned. Make sure that you don’t
enter or touch the vehicle. If it has been involved in a crime, the
vehicle will need to be investigated by the police. It may also
contain hazardous waste and could be a fire risk.
There are a number of things that you can check to find out if
the vehicle may have been abandoned before contacting us:
- are any of the tyres flat or have any of the wheels been
removed
- is there litter or a lot of leaves under the vehicle – this may
mean that it hasn’t moved for some time
- is the windscreen or any of the windows broken
- does the vehicle have number plates
- does the vehicle contain items of waste, like tyres, old
newspapers, or general rubbish
- have any parts, like the bumper, seats or radio, been removed
or damaged
You should also check if there is a tax disc on the vehicle and
whether it's past the expiry date.
Abandoned vehicles can be reported to Carlisle City Council by
telephone on 01228 817200 or use our online form.
In all cases, where possible, please provide the following
information
- Your name, address and telephone number
- Colour, make, model and registration number
- Where the vehicle is located
- How long it has been there
- What condition the vehicle is in
- If it is taxed, the expiry date
We investigate and remove any vehicle which is abandoned. Under
the Refuse Disposal Amenity Act 1978, it is also an offence for any
person to abandon a vehicle.
Untaxed Vehicles
We also have the authority to remove untaxed vehicles from the
highway.
To report an untaxed vehicle please contact Carlisle City
Council on 01228 817200 or the Driver &
Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) hotline on 08000
325202.