Abandoned vehicles
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Abandoned vehicles
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Investigation of abandoned vehicles
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email: abandoned.vehicles@brighton-hove.gov.uk
telephone: (01273) 292929
fax: (01273) 292326
Highway Enforcement
Room 500
Hove Town Hall
Norton Road
Hove
BN3 3BQ
telephone: (01273) 292929
fax: (01273) 292326
Highway Enforcement
Room 500
Hove Town Hall
Norton Road
Hove
BN3 3BQ
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Mon- Fri 9am - 5pm
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frequently asked questions
There is a car in my street that hasn't moved for some time. How do I report it and will the council remove it?
You can report an abandoned vehicle online to the police. The vehicle will be assessed against criteria for abandonment. If no-one responsible for the vehicle can be found and its condition suggests that it has been abandoned - ie in a very poor condition, seriously damaged or vandalised - then the council will usually remove it, depending on its location.
There is an untaxed/vandalised car on private property. Can the council remove it?
The council has a duty to remove abandoned vehicles on the public highway. On other land - such as car parks or private property - permission is required from the owner responsible or their agent.
Can the council tow away vehicles which are untaxed, illegally parked or parked on verges or pavements?
We cannot deal with a vehicle just because it does not display a current licence or is badly parked. This responsibility lies with the DVLA who are the enforcing agency. You can visit the DVLA website, use the DVLA number 0300 790 6802 or contact their local office at:
4th Floor, Mocatta House
Trafalgar Place
Brighton,
BN1 4UE
Please visit our parking page for more information about illegally parked vehicles