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The Council is responsible for dealing with abandoned vehicles i.e. any vehicles that are untaxed and have no known owner.

How to report an abandoned vehicle

You can report an abandoned vehicles using the online form below:

• Report an abandoned vehicle form

Alternatively call:    01491 823416  or email: environmental.services@southoxon.gov.uk

What action will the Council take?

The Council uses the following procedure when we receive report of an abandoned vehicle:

• If a vehicle is abandoned on the public highway, a 24 hour or 7 day notice will be placed on the vehicle during inspection.
• If the vehicle is on private land, a 15 day land notice will be issued to the owner of the land and a 7 day notice placed on the vehicle.
• On expiry of the notices, Thames Valley Police will remove and dispose of the vehicle.
• Once the vehicle has been destroyed, an invoice for the removal and disposal of the vehicle will be sent to the last known keeper.

How long does it take?

Thames Valley Police is working closely with the Council to reduce the time taken to remove abandoned and unwanted vehicles in South Oxfordshire. A target has been set to remove vehicles from the highway within 7 days of the Council being notified.