Ribble Valley Borough Council

Abandoned vehicles

Service outline:

If you see a vehicle that you think has been abandoned you should report it to the police.

They can then make the relevant checks to ascertain whether the vehicle has been stolen and establish who is the current keeper.

If the vehicle is confirmed to be abandoned, the police will contact the local authority requesting the issue of a 24 hour removal notice.

The service operates in accordance with the prescribed procedures and was developed in partnership with the police.

Further information on abandoned vehicles is available here

Eligibility

Ribble Valley will not remove abandoned vehicles from private property. We do not remove vehicles that have been burnt out. We contact a specialist contractor to remove these vehicles as the paint could be carcinogenic

Availability

Normal Working Hours

Key contacts

Contact: Abandoned Vehicles Section

Telephone: 01200 425111

Fax: 01200 414488

Visit: Abandoned Vehicles Section
Ribble Valley Borough Council, Council Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe, BB7 2RA

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