Operation 'Stop it' was put into place today by Greenwich Council in a crackdown on unsuitable cars.

Council workers were in Charlton early this morning seizing any abandoned, untaxed or unroadworthy vehicles.

Greenwich aims to remove all nuisance cars within three working days of them being reported.

A vehicle is deemed 'abandoned' when inspectors decide that it has been abandoned without lawful authority (Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978).

Nuisance vehicles are vehicles being sold or repaired on a road in most cases by businesses (and not individuals).

Untaxed vehicles will be seized if the vehicle is out of road tax for more than two months and two days.

You can report a vehicle here. 

If you want to report a nuisance vehicle Greenwich council will need the following questions:

The vehicle's location

The make and model

The registration number

The colour

Whether there are any flat tyres, missing wheels, rusty brake discs or broken windows

Whether there is mould within the vehicle

Whether the vehicle has been stationary for some time

Whether the vehicle contains any waste

Whether the vehicle has any missing number plates

Whether the vehicle burnt out (immediate removal)

Whether the vehicle is significantly damaged, run down or appears un-roadworthy.