Untaxed Vehicles
Removal of untaxed vehicles
The Council have joined forces with the DVLA to remove untaxed
vehicles from all areas of the Borough.
The DVLA’s approved agent, Redcorn Ltd, who
are also the Council's abandoned vehicle contractor, operate this
service.
An increasing number of reports relating to
untaxed vehicles prompted the Council to take this action. Removal
of untaxed vehicles will assist in reducing highway obstructions,
potentially improving journey times, and may also help to free up
some car parking spaces within the Borough.
The contractor is using Automatic Number
Plate Recognition cameras capable of identifying untaxed vehicles
whilst on the move.
Vehicles found to be untaxed are removed
from the highway to the contractor’s secure compound in
Tottenham.
The owner is required to pay a release
fee of £100 if the vehicle is removed within 24 hours, plus £160
Surety or a valid tax disc.
If the vehicle is released after 24 hours then
the fee rises to £200 plus £160 Surety or valid tax disc and
further costs for storage of £21 per day.
The law enables wheel clamping or removal of
unlicensed vehicles in areas beyond the public highway. Vehicles
without a valid SORN or tax disc and parked in commercial car parks
to include retail, supermarket, council-owned and pub car-parks can
be removed. Vehicles parked on un-ado
pted roads/alleyways, waste ground, parks and common land
can also be impounded. There are exceptions which include vehicles
parked on land associated with residential dwellings (residential
parking bays) and vehicles kept by a motor trader or vehicle tester
at a business premises. This should assist in freeing up parking
spaces on some of the Council’s car parks.
Residents are reminded that vehicles must
have a valid tax disc when on the public highway. Statutory
Off-Road Notices (SORNs) are only valid when the vehicle remains on
private land.
Any owner finding their vehicle missing
should contact the Police on 0845 33 00 222 or contact Redcorn Ltd
direct on 0208 88 55 570 to see if their vehicle has been
impounded.
When collecting your vehicle from the pound,
you will need:
·
Documents to prove ownership and proof of address
· A
valid tax disc
All complaints or claims relating to a vehicle
wrongly taken away should be referred to Redcorn Ltd on 0208
8855570.