Council removes more untaxed vehicles from Slough town
Following Slough Borough Council’s clean up of untaxed cars two months ago, the council’s community warden’s has once again removed a further 28 untaxed vehicles from the borough this month, one car up from April.
The untaxed Slough vehicles were removed between Tuesday and Friday last week and were taken off the streets as part of the council’s devolved powers agreement with the DVLA.
The penalty for untaxed cars means that the owner has to pay £80 per vehicle to get it back within 24 hours, which then doubles after that time. They also have to pay a deposit of £120 per vehicle which they get back as long as they get the car taxed within 14 days.
The owner’s details are also passed to the DVLA who can pursue them for back payments if the car’s tax is seriously out of date.
Nick Nawell, a team leader for neighbourhood enforcement for Slough Borough Council, said: “The operation was again a great success and was aimed at removing as many untaxed vehicles from Slough’s streets as possible to reduce nuisance parking. It has sent a clear message that it’s not acceptable to leave your car untaxed on the road.
“It also helps to improve the appearance of the town making it a more pleasant place to live and work.”
Commissioner for Slough public protection, Cllr John Edwards, added: “This scheme is paramount for removing untaxed and potentially unsafe vehicles from the roads.
“Abandoned vehicles are a blight on our environment and I know the work of the enforcement team and community wardens has really made a notable difference in some areas.
“Well done and keep up the good work.”
Slough Borough Council