The Environmental Crime team deals with the removal and disposal of abandoned vehicles under the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act and related legislation.
They will investigate and secure removal of the offending vehicle when appropriate.
A vehicle may be considered abandoned if, for example, it has been left in the same place for a long time or is in a dangerous or unsecured condition such as being burnt out. However, it is not always straightforward, and each case is assessed individually.
What is not considered to be abandoned
A vehicle will not usually be treated as abandoned if:
- the owner can be identified from enquiries and lives nearby
- it is untaxed, has no valid MOT or insurance – this should be reported to Police or DVLA for investigation
- it is poorly parked, causing an obstruction, broken down or involved in a parking disputes
- there is value in the vehicle, for example a valid MOT or remaining tax payment
Only the police have the power to immediately tow any vehicle left in a position causing a danger or obstruction.
Reporting an abandoned vehicle
If you believe a vehicle is abandoned, or has been left on your land without permission, you can report it using the online form or using the contact details below.
Report an abandoned vehicle
Please provide:
- registration number (if known)
- make and colour (if known)
- location
- your contact details if you would like an update
If a vehicle is confirmed as abandoned, the investigation and removal process can take some time.
Pavement parking restrictions
Information on pavement parking restrictions can be found at Ayrshire Roads Alliance: Pavement parking