Report an unmanaged vehicle
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Find out how to report an unmanaged car, motorbike, caravan or other vehicle in Brisbane.
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Report an unmanaged vehicle using the online form.
How to report an unmanaged vehicle
Report unmanaged vehicles on public roads, footpaths and in parks online.
You can report vehicles including:
- cars
- trucks
- trailers
- caravans
- motorbikes.
Check the unmanaged vehicle criteria
Council can only investigate vehicles that meet the unmanaged vehicle criteria.
We consider a vehicle abandoned if it’s:
- left for more than 24 hours in a parking bay with a time limit or a place it’s prohibited to stop (e.g. a footpath)
- parked for more than 7 days in a parking bay without a time limit
- unregistered.
We consider a vehicle to be unregistered if it does not hold a current registration in Queensland or any other state or territory.
An unsightly or dilapidated vehicles must be assessed by an authorised person. These do not generally include vehicles that have minor damage, reasonable wear and tear, slightly dirty, etc.
Before you report
Gather information that will help us investigate your report.
- Check the vehicle’s registration status. To do this, you can carry out a free registration searchopens in a new tab with the Queensland Government.
- Take photos of the vehicle to upload with your report. Try to capture the registration plates and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) if visible from the outside. You may find the VIN on the wheel frame, front of the vehicle frame or lower left-hand side of the dashboard.
- Document information about the vehicle, such as its make and model. You can also include how long the vehicle has been left at the location (if known).
Report now
Report an unmanaged vehicle using the online form.
Report an unmanaged vehicle online
You can report unmanaged cars and vehicles using the online form.
What you need to do
- Provide the vehicle’s registration status and identification.
- Upload photos of the vehicle (optional).
- Identify the vehicle type, colour and other relevant details, including when the vehicle was left and who owns it (if known).
- Describe the vehicle’s location and where it’s parked.
- Choose the reason you believe the vehicle is unmanaged:
- it has been parked in a no standing zone or any prohibited space for more than 24 hours
- it has been parked in a metered/time restricted parking space for more than 24 hours
- it has been parked in a line marked parking bay without moving for 7 days and is suspected to be abandoned.
- Provide your contact details.
Report now
Report an unmanaged vehicle using the online form.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth reporting an unmanaged vehicle to Council?
Yes, it is worth reporting an unmanaged vehicle to Council.
Vehicles that are abandoned, unregistered, unsightly or creating a hazard are a risk to community safety and amenity.
How do I report an unmanaged vehicle to Council?
To report an unmanaged vehicle to Council:
-
phone Council on 07 3403 8888
How long is it before a car is considered abandoned?
A car is considered abandoned if it’s left for more than 24 hours or 7 days, depending on where it’s parked.
Read the criteria for abandoned vehicles.
Report now
Report an unmanaged vehicle using the online form.
How to report an unmanaged vehicle
Report unmanaged vehicles on public roads, footpaths and in parks online.
You can report vehicles including:
- cars
- trucks
- trailers
- caravans
- motorbikes.
Check the unmanaged vehicle criteria
Council can only investigate vehicles that meet the unmanaged vehicle criteria.
We consider a vehicle abandoned if it’s:
- left for more than 24 hours in a parking bay with a time limit or a place it’s prohibited to stop (e.g. a footpath)
- parked for more than 7 days in a parking bay without a time limit
- unregistered.
We consider a vehicle to be unregistered if it does not hold a current registration in Queensland or any other state or territory.
An unsightly or dilapidated vehicles must be assessed by an authorised person. These do not generally include vehicles that have minor damage, reasonable wear and tear, slightly dirty, etc.
Before you report
Gather information that will help us investigate your report.
- Check the vehicle’s registration status. To do this, you can carry out a free registration searchopens in a new tab with the Queensland Government.
- Take photos of the vehicle to upload with your report. Try to capture the registration plates and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) if visible from the outside. You may find the VIN on the wheel frame, front of the vehicle frame or lower left-hand side of the dashboard.
- Document information about the vehicle, such as its make and model. You can also include how long the vehicle has been left at the location (if known).
Report now
Report an unmanaged vehicle using the online form.
Report an unmanaged vehicle online
You can report unmanaged cars and vehicles using the online form.
What you need to do
- Provide the vehicle’s registration status and identification.
- Upload photos of the vehicle (optional).
- Identify the vehicle type, colour and other relevant details, including when the vehicle was left and who owns it (if known).
- Describe the vehicle’s location and where it’s parked.
- Choose the reason you believe the vehicle is unmanaged:
- it has been parked in a no standing zone or any prohibited space for more than 24 hours
- it has been parked in a metered/time restricted parking space for more than 24 hours
- it has been parked in a line marked parking bay without moving for 7 days and is suspected to be abandoned.
- Provide your contact details.
Report now
Report an unmanaged vehicle using the online form.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth reporting an unmanaged vehicle to Council?
Yes, it is worth reporting an unmanaged vehicle to Council.
Vehicles that are abandoned, unregistered, unsightly or creating a hazard are a risk to community safety and amenity.
How do I report an unmanaged vehicle to Council?
To report an unmanaged vehicle to Council:
-
phone Council on 07 3403 8888
How long is it before a car is considered abandoned?
A car is considered abandoned if it’s left for more than 24 hours or 7 days, depending on where it’s parked.
Read the criteria for abandoned vehicles.
Report now
Report an unmanaged vehicle using the online form.