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Vehicle Removal Policy

Last updated: 1 February 2021

Legislation and guidance

This Vehicle Removal Policy has been developed in line with the Secretary of State’s recommendations and in conjunction with the following documents:

  • Traffic Management Act 2004
  • Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
  • The Removal and Disposal of Vehicle Regulations 1986
  • The Removal and Disposal of Vehicles (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2007
  • The Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (England) General Regulations 2007 (SI 2007/3483)
  • The Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (Representations and Appeals)(England) Regulations 2007 (SI 2007/3482)
  • The Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (Guidelines on Levels of Charges)(England) Order 2007 (SI 2007/3487)
  • The Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) Regulations 2000
  • Department for Transport (DFT) Operational Guidance Traffic Management Act 2004
  • Department for Transport (DFT) The Blue Badge Scheme Local Authority Guidance Parking Enforcement Guidelines 2015
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