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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must remove vehicles that have been abandoned on roads or in open spaces when they are reported. They can investigate, identify the owner, and if necessary, tow and store or dispose of the vehicle. In some cases, they must give notice before removing a vehicle, especially if it’s on private land. The council can also recover the costs of removal, storage, and disposal from the vehicle’s owner.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental services
Roads and transport
Duty type
Public impact
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
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Bodies with shared interest
Police Scotland
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
Society of Chief Officers of Environmental Health In Scotland (SOCOEHS)
Standards and frameworks
1