Twenty five vehicles seized in Boston

A joint operation between the police and Boston Borough Council tackling abandoned vehicles on Redstone Industrial estate has taken place over the last two weeks.

In total 25 vehicles were identified as being abandoned (un-taxed), six were removed immediately by Lincolnshire Police and the remainder were dealt with by Boston Borough Council under the Abandoned Vehicle legislation.

Inspector Colin Clarkson said: “We continue to take all reports seriously and we will work in partnership with Boston Borough Council to address any concerns and issues.”

Jen Moore, environment supervisor for Boston Borough Council, said: “The joint operation was a huge success! We have a recurring problem in this area and working together sent a clear message to those who do not have any consideration for the law.”

A local company collects the vehicles and stores them for a short period of time or until the owner comes forward and wishes to claim the vehicle. If they choose this option, they have the responsibility for paying the any storage fees before it is released. They will also need to pay a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice.

If no one claims the vehicle it is destroyed.

In order to meet the abandoned vehicle criteria at least one of the following applies:

 

• It is a hazard and has the potential to cause a danger to  others
• it has no keeper on DVLA’s database
• is untaxed - check vehicle tax online
• It Has been SORN
• it’s significantly damaged, run down or unroadworthy, for example has flat tyres, missing wheels or broken windows
• it’s burnt out
• a number plate is missing

They can legally enter land (at a reasonable time) to investigate and remove abandoned vehicles.

 

 

People can report an abandoned vehicle by telephoning Boston Borough Council on 01205 314200 or the abandoned vehicle online reporting form at www.boston.gov.uk/abandoned-vehicles or by emailing [email protected]