If a vehicle reported as apparently abandoned is being lived in or used for sleeping purposes, then this would mean that it falls outside of the scope of abandonment, and no removal action would be undertaken. We do not provide updates on cases that have been reported to us, and will only contact someone who reports an apparently abandoned vehicle if we need to clarify information submitted in their report. This information is required for audit purposes to show that we are only acting on legitimate reports.

Please note that you will be required to provide your name, address, and contact details, as anonymous reports will not be investigated. if it is taxed and if so when it is due to expire - you can check this using the vehicle enquiry service Opens in a new window.Failure to provide correct information may result in no inspection being carried out, or the vehicle not being located If you believe you have come across an abandoned vehicle please tell us so we can take appropriate action. Please help us by giving as much of the following details as possible, ensuring that the information is accurate. We investigate vehicles to ascertain whether we consider them to be abandoned or not, and issue removal notices to registered keepers/landowners when it is deemed by the abandoned vehicles officer that a vehicle has been abandoned, however, please note that vehicles reported as apparently abandoned on private land will only be inspected if the vehicle in question is deemed to be hazardous or dangerous by the Councils abandoned vehicles officer. We have a duty to remove abandoned vehicles in Torbay.

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