The types of nuisance vehicles we deal with are:
- abandoned vehicles on roads and land in the open air, including on private land and private roads
- vehicles being sold or repaired on the public highway or other public places without appropriate council consent
- illegally parked vehicles:
- on single and double yellow lines
- on school keep clear markings
- in a controlled parking zones without a permit or voucher
- in a disabled bay without displaying a Blue Badge
- across a driveway or dropped kerb for pedestrians
- for longer than is allowed.
Before you make a report
Check the map below to see if the vehicle has already been reported to us.
If the nuisance vehicle has not already been reported to us, you should read the information below before making a report.
If the vehicle is parked dangerously or causing an obstruction
We cannot issue fines to vehicles parked dangerously or causing an obstruction where there is no parking restriction. For example, if a vehicle has been parked at a junction and is creating a hazard to other motorists or pedestrians.
These vehicles can only be dealt with by Kent Police. Contact them on their non-emergency phone number, 101.
If the vehicle is exempt from parking restrictions
There are some vehicles which are exempt from parking restrictions or have permission to park on yellow lines or in certain bays. These vehicles will usually have a special permit or ticket on display.
If the vehicle is untaxed
You should find out if the vehicle is taxed or not by checking on the DVLA website.
If the vehicle is untaxed (for in excess of 2 months) and parked on a public road, you can report it to the DVLA. The DVLA is the only authority with the powers to remove untaxed vehicles from the public highway.
If the vehicle is taxed, it would not generally be considered to be abandoned.
If the vehicle is SORN
You should find out if the vehicle is SORN by visiting the DVLA website.
The DVLA is the only authority with the powers to remove a SORN vehicle on a public road. If the vehicle is SORN and parked on the public highway, it should be reported to DVLA.
If a taxed vehicle has been in a possible road traffic accident or collision
A taxed vehicle that appears to have been involved in a road traffic accident or collision would not generally be considered to be abandoned. The owner would be expected to take action to get the vehicle removed.
If the vehicle is owned
If you believe the vehicle is in an abandoned state but is owned by a local resident, no action can be taken by us because the vehicle is ‘owned’.
If the vehicle is parked on a public road where there are no parking restrictions, no action can be taken as the vehicle is ‘owned’ and not parked in contravention.
Report a nuisance vehicle
This is a beta service
To report a nuisance vehicle to us, you will need to use our online form.
You’ll need to tell us:
- the vehicle’s location
- the vehicle model and number plate (if known)
- how the vehicle is parked
- how long the vehicle has been at the location
- if the vehicle has anything displayed, such as a Blue Badge or permit
- your details, including name and contact information (optional).
You can also report a nuisance vehicle to us by calling 01634 333 333.
What happens after
If you report a nuisance vehicle that we have the powers to deal with, an officer will visit the location.
Illegally parked vehicles
If a vehicle is found to be parked illegally, we’ll issue a parking fine, also known as a penalty charge notice (PCN).
Illegal vehicle sales or repairs
We'll investigate reports of illegal vehicle sales or repairs to determine whether it causes annoyance or is part of a business illegally operating on the public highway.
Vehicles offered for sale on the highway without consent are liable to be seized by us. We'll then begin legal proceedings against the owner for the recovery of costs.
Abandoned vehicles
If we believe a vehicle has been abandoned, a notice will be placed on the vehicle to advise that it will be removed. The vehicle will then be removed if no contact is received. If someone abandons a vehicle or parts of a vehicle on roads or land in the open air in Medway, they can be issued with a fixed penalty notice or prosecuted by us.
We cannot remove vehicles from private land without the permission of the landowner.
We will not disclose details of the person who made the report to the owner of the vehicle.