Foreign registered vehicles

A foreign registered vehicle can be used in the UK for six months if it is fully taxed in the home country. After this, the vehicle must be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and will no longer have a foreign registration plate.

Foreign registered vehicles may only be removed if they are damaged or hazardous to the public.

Hazardous vehicles may:

• Have broken windows
• Be insecure
• Be full of rubbish or flammable materials
• Have damaged bodywork with sharp edges
• Be burnt out

How to report a hazardous vehicle

You can report an abandoned vehicle that you consider to be dangerous by completing the abandoned vehicle reporting form.