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 Councils abandoned vehicle contractor will be operating
this service from the 3rd July 2008.
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 will be using Automatic Number
Plate Recognition cameras capable of identifying untaxed vehicles
whilst on the move.
Vehicles found to be untaxed will be removed
from the highway to the contractor’s secure compound in
Tottenham.
The owner will be required to pay a release
fee of £80 if the vehicle is removed within 24 hours, plus £120
Surety or a valid tax disc.
If the vehicle is released after 24 hours then
the fee rises to £160 plus £120 Surety or valid tax disc and
further costs for storage of £15 per day.
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.