AN operation to tackle untaxed vehicles in two areas of the district led to four cars being seized.

And if they are not claimed, they could be crushed.

The operation took place in the Keighley East and Great Horton wards on September 19, and used newly introduced powers for local councils to tackle untaxed vehicles.

The powers, which were granted in December, allow councils to remove vehicles without valid tax, and also vehicles with a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) from adopted and unadopted highways or open-air land such as supermarket car parks. 

The vehicles can be collected by their registered keeper, provided they can prove that they have obtained tax for the vehicle.

Uncollected vehicles can be crushed.

Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, executive for regeneration, planning and transport said: “This latest operation focussed on areas in the Keighley East and Great Horton wards.

"Abandoned vehicles are a real nuisance and a blight on local communities and we are using all powers available to us, to remove them from our streets.” 

People can report untaxed and abandoned vehicles in the Bradford district by calling 01274 431000 or on the council's website www.bradford.gov.uk