A Motorhome that has been parked on Manchester Road has finally been clamped by the DVLA today. The Motorhome is falling to bits and has not moved in months.

Another vehicle was also clamped but the owner has removed the clamp and left it by the side of the road.

The brain box who removed the clamp in the 2nd picture will now have escalated his misdemeanours to one of criminal damage, as well as the original fine.

Originally Posted by donkey22

The brain box who removed the clamp in the 2nd picture will now have escalated his misdemeanours to one of criminal damage, as well as the original fine.

The owner will simply say that is how he found it!

"Nothing to do with me governor, honest"

Finally, I’ve been reporting this eyesore to both the Police and the Council for months.
It’s neither taxed, insured or MOT’d, and hasn’t been for months. It would have been better if the Council had done its job, and removed it to the scrap yard.

Originally Posted by donkey22

The brain box who removed the clamp in the 2nd picture will now have escalated his misdemeanours to one of criminal damage, as well as the original fine.

Good luck proving it.

Originally Posted by justbecause

Finally, I’ve been reporting this eyesore to both the Police and the Council for months.
It’s neither taxed, insured or MOT’d, and hasn’t been for months. It would have been better if the Council had done its job, and removed it to the scrap yard.

well see it most days doesnt bother me,just a sad vehicle really.would it have bothered you if it was motd insured etc,its obviuosly not going anywere ,the owner may be on hard times is aware but cant do anything about it,and youve just added to his/her lifes pressures .its not that much of an eyesore.but to add to your bucket list ,theres a four by four off botanic road,one in kingston cresent,a really bad caravan in high park also.!doesnt covid bring out the human spirit in people.

Originally Posted by jamyramy

well see it most days doesnt bother me,just a sad vehicle really.would it have bothered you if it was motd insured etc,its obviuosly not going anywere ,the owner may be on hard times is aware but cant do anything about it,and youve just added to his/her lifes pressures .its not that much of an eyesore.but to add to your bucket list ,theres a four by four off botanic road,one in kingston cresent,a really bad caravan in high park also.!doesnt covid bring out the human spirit in people.

I see your point, but to leave it for MONTHS?? If people cannot afford to keep a vehicle legally, then they would not be able to afford to run it and should sell it or get it taken away.

Another reason for old camper vans on the roadside is that they are used by people whose friends live in a house nearby but do not have the room to put them up, it is a way of saving on paying out rent.

I saw that clamp on the footpath - it had been sawn off.

Originally Posted by jamyramy

well see it most days doesnt bother me,just a sad vehicle really.would it have bothered you if it was motd insured etc,its obviuosly not going anywere ,the owner may be on hard times is aware but cant do anything about it,and youve just added to his/her lifes pressures .its not that much of an eyesore.but to add to your bucket list ,theres a four by four off botanic road,one in kingston cresent,a really bad caravan in high park also.!doesnt covid bring out the human spirit in people.

I guess if it was dump outside your house you may have a different opinion on the matter. Untaxed, uninsured and rusting away.

If it wasn't being used it should have been SORN and put on private property. Or maybe we should just have a free for all.

Originally Posted by justbecause

Finally, I’ve been reporting this eyesore to both the Police and the Council for months.
It’s neither taxed, insured or MOT’d, and hasn’t been for months. It would have been better if the Council had done its job, and removed it to the scrap yard.

Nothing to do with the Council, you might as well reported it to the RSPCA or the Samaritans.

Originally Posted by Alikado

Nothing to do with the Council, you might as well reported it to the RSPCA or the Samaritans.

Well, you’d better let the Council know, because when I spoke to them on Monday they told me it is their responsibility, and it was the Council who reported to the DVLA.

Originally Posted by justbecause

Well, you’d better let the Council know, because when I spoke to them on Monday they told me it is their responsibility, and it was the Council who reported to the DVLA.

If the Council reported it to the DVLA it obviously isn't their responsibility.

Originally Posted by Alikado

If the Council reported it to the DVLA it obviously isn't their responsibility.

I’m not going to argue with you, as you appear to know best, BUT, it is the Council’s Cleansing Department responsibility to move it, and that is from the Council.

Originally Posted by justbecause

Finally, I’ve been reporting this eyesore to both the Police and the Council for months.
It’s neither taxed, insured or MOT’d, and hasn’t been for months. It would have been better if the Council had done its job, and removed it to the scrap yard.

Why dont you mind your own business and get a life?

Originally Posted by justbecause

Finally, I’ve been reporting this eyesore to both the Police and the Council for months.
It’s neither taxed, insured or MOT’d, and hasn’t been for months. It would have been better if the Council had done its job, and removed it to the scrap yard.

you are correct...but camper vans are in big demand this year,,why dont they just sell it??

Originally Posted by dans77b

Why dont you mind your own business and get a life?

I'm sure you would have had a different attitude if it had been dumped outside your house.