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Policy and Procedures Related to Untaxed Vehicles
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We write to request information regarding the policy and procedures Wokingham Borough Council follows in relation to untaxed/SORN vehicles on land deemed within its jurisdiction. Specifically, the following information:
1. **Policy and Procedures**:
a) The council's policy on clamping, removal, and enforcement actions taken against untaxed vehicles parked on land under your jurisdiction.
b) The procedures followed before clamping or removal, including whether the vehicle owner, keeper, or driver is notified of any intended action.
2. **Communication with DVLA and NSL**:
a) The steps taken by the council to inform the DVLA and/or NSL of untaxed vehicles identified on council-controlled land.
b) Any procedures or agreements in place between Wokingham Borough Council, the DVLA, and NSL for dealing with untaxed/SORN vehicles.
3. **Timeline of Notification**:
a) The process for advising the vehicle owner or keeper, including the timeline within which any such notification is issued, particularly before and after clamping or removal.
4. **Vehicles targeted**
a) During the period April to June 2024 several vehicles were clamped at/on/in (and/or removed from) Maiden Place where the PRIVATE car park is for use by residents and Maiden Lane centre customers.
Please supply these vehicle details.
This request is made to better understand the enforcement practices of Wokingham Borough Council in relation to untaxed/SORN vehicles, as well as to clarify the communication protocols with the relevant authorities such as the DVLA and NSL.
Abandoned vehicles comes under our ASB team, as far as untaxed vehicles are concerned we advise that these are reported to DVLA (We also report them to DVLA) but if claimed by an owner we take no further action.
We have been advised by our Parking manager that NSL have their own contract with DVLA for untaxed vehicles and operates out of Reading and covers the whole of the South, which is not part of any WBC contract.
