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Lewes District Council
Southover House
Southover Road
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1AB


Tel: 01273 484999
customer.services
@lewes.gov.uk
Minicom 01273 484488

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Abandoned Vehicles

We work with Sussex Police and the DVLA to remove abandoned vehicles and prosecute untaxed cars and lorries.

-We are responsible for removing abandoned vehicles and trailers. This is where all the rights of property and possession have been given up and no one else is responsible.

Reporting is filed via Sussex Police. Their online form will help us locate the vehicle and have it removed as quickly as possible.

In all cases please provide:

• Exact location
• Make of vehicle, including model
• Registration number
• Colour
• How long it has been abandoned

Report An Abandoned Vehicle

The Abandoned Vehicle Officer will inspect the vehicle and determine if it has been abandoned or not. If so, the vehicle will be removed and disposed of.

During the period of investigation, you can contact Customer Services for the latest details.

Untaxed Vehicles

The DVLA are responsible for prosecuting owners of vehicles that are untaxed.

Reporting a vehicle can be done via the Direct Gov web form.