Abandoned vehicles

Abandoned or nuisance vehicles should be reported to ELVIS - the End of Life Vehicle Impound Scheme, a joint operation between Northamptonshire's Arson Task Force, Northamptonshire Police and all councils in Northamptonshire.

An abandoned vehicle is one which has not been moved or attended to for a long time. There may be visible damage to suggest a crash or signs the vehicle has been stolen, such as:

significant damage
it's run-down or unroadworthy, including being rusted
missing or suspicious number plates
broken windows, flat tyres
has a lot of rubbish inside it
broken or loose ignition
broken steering column

When you report a vehicle you need the registration number, make and model, colour, location and the condition of the vehicle.

Report an abandoned vehicle

Last updated 10 May 2023