Abandoned vehicles
We understand that abandoned and unauthorised vehicles can be frustrating for residents and can affect the appearance, safety and enjoyment of a neighbourhood. We investigate reports of vehicles on land owned or managed by VIVID and take action where appropriate.
If you think a vehicle has been abandoned or is being stored inappropriately on land we own, Please get in touch with us .
When reporting a vehicle, please provide:
The vehicle registration number
The make, model and colour (if known)
The exact location of the vehicle
How long it has been parked there (if known)
Any concerns about its condition
If you believe a vehicle may have been stolen or is involved in criminal activity, please contact the Police as soon as possible.
We'll first check whether the vehicle is on land owned or managed by VIVID.
If it isn't on our land, we'll advise you who is responsible for dealing with the issue, which is usually the local council.
If the vehicle is on VIVID land, we'll investigate and assess whether it may be abandoned or in breach of our requirements.
As part of our investigation, we may check:
Whether the vehicle is taxed
Whether it has a valid MOT
Its condition and appearance
How long it has been stationary
Whether it appears to be roadworthy
No, a vehicle isn't automatically considered abandoned because it has no tax, no MOT or has been declared SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification).
We'll consider a range of factors before deciding whether further action is needed. This helps ensure that action is fair and proportionate.
Where there are concerns that a vehicle may be abandoned, we'll place a notice on the vehicle and begin enquiries to identify the owner.
This process includes contacting the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to establish whether there is a registered keeper.
If an owner is identified, they'll be given the opportunity to remove the vehicle or address any issues before further action is considered.
Investigations can take several weeks.
This is because we must:
Allow time for notices to expire
Obtain information from the DVLA
Contact any registered keeper
Allow reasonable time for compliance
The timescale will vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Caravans, trailers, boats, lorries and similar items should not normally be stored on VIVID land unless permission has been given.
If these items are reported, we'll investigate ownership and consider what action is appropriate.
If your vehicle has received a notice from VIVID, please contact us as soon as possible.
In most cases, we'll work with you to understand the circumstances and explain what action is required to resolve the issue.
Our aim is to keep neighbourhoods safe, clean and welcoming while ensuring that any action we take is reasonable and proportionate.
We'll always investigate concerns carefully and seek to identify and contact owners before considering enforcement action.
If you would like to report an abandoned or unauthorised vehicle, please contact us and provide as much information as possible to help us investigate.
