If unauthorised vehicles park on private land, the landowner has several legal and practical options to deal with the problem — but all actions must follow civil law and avoid confrontation or damage.

Immediate Actions –
📋 Record details – note the vehicle’s make, model, registration, and when it arrived
📸 Take photographs for evidence in case of repeat offences or claims
📞 Contact the driver or business (if known) — sometimes issues are resolved quickly this way
🚫 If the vehicle blocks access or causes danger, contact the police (non-emergency 101)

Legal Options for Landowners –
⚖️ The vehicle is classed as trespassing, so landowners can:
 • Request removal directly from the driver
 • Issue a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) if clear warning signs are displayed
 • Apply for civil action if damage, loss, or repeated trespass occurs
🚓 Police can only intervene if there’s criminal damage, obstruction of the highway, or threatening behaviour

What You Must Not Do –
❌ Do not clamp, block-in, or tow the vehicle yourself — this is illegal under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
❌ Avoid physical confrontation or attempts to move the car without consent

Preventing Future Problems –
🔒 Install bollards, swing gates, or height barriers to restrict vehicle access
📹 Use CCTV and signage to make enforcement easier and deter parking
💷 Consider working with a BPA- or IPC-approved parking management company