Unmanaged vehicles and shopping trolleys

Unmanaged vehicles, including cars and motorbikes, and shopping trolleys that have been left on the road or footpath can be unsightly and hazardous. Find out how to report shopping trolleys and unmanaged vehicles.

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Once the registration has expired on a vehicle, it is an offence to leave it on the road. You can report abandoned vehicles to Council.

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Hazardous vehicles can pose a safety issue to road users and pedestrians.  You can report hazardous vehicles to Council.

Learn more about when Council may confiscate vehicles from Council roads or road related areas under the Health, Safety and Amenity Local Law 2021 and how to claim the confiscated vehicle.

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Learn more about when Council may confiscate vehicles or articles from Council assets under the Public Land and Council Assets Local Law 2014 and how to claim the confiscated article.

Shopping trolleys taken and left outside of shopping precincts can be hazardous and unsightly. Report shopping trolleys left outside shopping centre precincts to the retailer.

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