Abandoned vehicles

Abandoning a vehicle is illegal and dangerous and ruins the appearance of your neighbourhood. Don't put up with it: report it. 

If the vehicle is reported it can be removed and, with your help, the crime can be investigated. Offenders who abandon vehicles can be liable to a Fixed Penalty Notice of £300 or a maximum fine of £2,500.

What is an abandoned vehicle?

We have a duty to remove motor vehicles that have been unlawfully abandoned, but the law does not define exactly what it means by the word "abandoned".  When considering whether or not a vehicle is abandoned we will take into account factors such as whether or not it is taxed, how long it has been at its current location and its condition. 

We do not deal with vehicles illegally, obstructively or dangerously parked.  These are matters for the police and traffic wardens.

How do I Report an abandoned vehicle?

If you believe a vehicle to be abandoned please contact us at:

Environmental Health and Housing Section
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Town Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3NN

Tel: 01629 761212
Fax: 01629 761165
email: envhealth@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

In order for us to investigate and deal with the abandoned vehicle there are several pieces of information required.

To help you to gather the correct information prior to reporting the vehicle please complete the online form below. When you submit the form, your details wil be forwarded automatically to one of our officers.

Alternatively you can download an abandoned vehicle reporting card, complete it and post it to the address shown or use it to gather details before phoning in your report.

To download an abandoned vehicle reporting card please click on the related attachment. 
(opens in a new window) The details you provide will be passed to one of our environmental health technicians who will check the keeper details with Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and inspect the vehicle. 

Unless the vehicle is clearly dangerous we will try to contact the keeper before serving notice and arranging for the vehicle's removal in order to give them the opportunity to remove it.