Report an abandoned vehicle
If you suspect that a vehicle has been abandoned on a public road or public open space the council may be able to remove it.
You can report an adandoned vehicle online or phone the Customer Contact Centre on 0191 427 7000 for advice or to report an abandoned vehicle over the phone.
How to identify an abandoned vehicle
To help you decide if a vehicle has been abandoned, ask yourself the following questions:
- Has the vehicle been parked without moving for two weeks or more?
- Is the vehicle untaxed?
- Are there any flat tyres or removed wheels?
- Is the windscreen or any window broken?
- Is the vehicle rusty or mouldy?
- Does the vehicle contain items of waste?
- Does the vehicle have number plates?
- Are there wires hanging from the dashboard?
If you answer yes to any of the above questions, then report the vehicle to us.
If you find a vehicle on fire
- Call 999 immediately and ask for the fire service
- Keep well back
- Don't attempt to put the fire out yourself
When you speak to the 999 emergency operators, you will need to give details of:
- The location of the fire
- Life or property in danger
- Whether you feel the fire is accidental or deliberate
