Won't pay? We'll take it away.

The policy would target vehicles with three or more recorded violations and where the penalty charge notice (PCN) is not paid

Repeat parking offenders could have their vehicles seized under a new policy being considered by a council.

Slough Borough Council will discuss the Vehicle Removal Parking Contraventions and Persistent Evaders' policy at a cabinet meeting on Monday.

The authority said the removal of illegally parked vehicles would improve traffic flows, access for emergency service and waste vehicles, and help residents with sustainable travel.

If approved, the council would begin work to appoint a removal and disposal company, with a further report coming to cabinet in April.

The policy would target vehicles with three or more recorded contraventions, and where the penalty charge notice (PCN) was not paid or appealed in the statutory time limit, or if the appeal was rejected and the penalty charges remained unpaid.

'Be considerate'

It would include vehicles causing a hazard or obstruction on the highway, those obstructing planned maintenance works, abandoned vehicles, and non-motorised vehicles such as trailers and caravans.

Councillor Paul Kelly, lead member for highways, housing and transport, said repeat offenders would have their vehicle seized and would have to pay to release it - and if they did not, the vehicle could be "disposed of".

He said the policy was not about generating income, but about "compliance and recovery of debt".

"Inconsiderate, dangerous and illegal parking really does impact on the community and can prevent important works from getting done," he said.

"We are hopeful, if approved, this new policy will encourage residents, and those who parks on Slough's streets, to take responsibility and be considerate to others."