Abandoned and untaxed vehicles in Thanet have been targeted in the latest Operation Cubit.
During the week long operation, which ran from Monday 31 January, a total of 46 vehicles were removed from around the area.
The biggest number, 15, were taken from Ramsgate, while Margate was close behind, with 13 vehicles removed from there. Eight were taken from Cliftonville, and six from Broadstairs, with two each taken from the Westgate and Birchington area and Minster.
Operation Cubit is led by Thanet District Council, with help from Kent Police, Kent County Council, the DVLA and Kent Fire and Rescue Service.
Once a vehicle is removed, owners have to pay £260, plus storage costs, to reclaim their vehicles. If they tax their vehicle within two weeks, then £160 of this is refundable.
If they fail to either tax the vehicles or declare that they are off the road, then a follow-up visit is made to see if the vehicle is still being driven illegally and, if it is, it will be removed. If owners do not claim and pay for their vehicles, then they will either be crushed or sold.
Abandoned vehicles can be reported by calling 01843 577066.
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