Report abandoned vehicles

Report an abandoned vehicle

Who you can report an abandoned vehicle to depends on the situation.

Report a dangerous abandoned vehicle

Contact the police on 101 if a vehicle:

  • Has been abandoned dangerously
  • Is obstructing the highway

Report other abandoned vehicles

If you suspect a vehicle is abandoned, check if the vehicle is taxed or has an MOT.

  1. If the vehicle is not taxed: please report it directly and anonymously to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Report an untaxed vehicle to the DVLA
  2. If the vehicle has no MOT: please report it to the police on 101.
  3. If you still suspect a vehicle is abandoned, you can report it to us. Report an abandoned vehicle