Towed and seized vehicles and items
Claim a vehicle or item that’s been impounded or confiscated by Council. Find out what happens to unclaimed vehicles.
Why has my vehicle been towed?
Your vehicle may have been towed from a road because it has been reported as:
- illegally parked (including in a clearway or across a driveway)
- hazardous
- abandoned
- unregistered
- unsightly/dilapidated.
Learn more about illegally parked and unmanaged vehicles.
If the vehicle is registered and parked lawfully, Council will only take action when it is considered unmanaged (e.g. abandoned).
If the vehicle is registered and illegally parked (i.e. in a no stopping zone, across a driveway or in a clearway), Council may issue a fine and/or tow the vehicle.
An unmanaged vehicle is any vehicle that has been parked or left illegally on a Council road or road-related area. This includes hazardous, unregistered, abandoned and unsightly/dilapidated vehicles.
Before removing unmanaged vehicles, we check if the vehicle is registered or stolen. If the owner is found, we give them the chance to move the vehicle themselves.
How can I claim my vehicle?
Use the following process to claim a towed unmanaged vehicle that has been removed from a Council road or road-related area.
Find your vehicle’s reference number. This will be stated on your removal notice or you can look it up using the table on this web page.
You need to satisfy the requirements of ownership to claim a seized vehicle.
You must provide:
- proof of ownership or right to possession to Council’s satisfaction, such as a registration notice or statutory declaration
- photographic identification.
Phone Council on 07 3403 8888 and quote your vehicle’s reference number.
You need to arrange the collection of your vehicle from the applicable tow company.
When collecting your vehicle, you must pay the tow company's release fee.
Find out if your vehicle has been towed
Check the table below for details of all unmanaged vehicles that have been removed from Council roads and road-related areas. We will add vehicles as soon as practicable after towing, and they will be displayed on this page for at least 14 days.
| Date advertised | Seized location | Description of vehicle | Date seized | Council reference number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 June 2026 | 25 Upland Road, St Lucia | Hyundai Accent | 1 June 2026 | V-0025037 |
| 5 June 2026 | 115 Beddoes Street, Holland Park | Unknown Homemade ATM 1.02T box trailer | 26 May 2026 | V-0022120 |
| 5 June 2026 | 19 Thomas Street, Coorparoo | Unknown box trailer | 20 April 2026 | V-0021816 |
| 5 June 2026 | 12 Greer Road, Salisbury | Toyota Corolla | 25 May 2026 | V-0023571 |
| 5 June 2026 | 11 Hilltop Court, Carina | Holden Commodore | 25 May 2026 | V-0022465 |
| 5 June 2026 | 79 Reuben Street, Stafford | Hyundai I30 | 25 May 2026 | V-0020997 |
| 5 June 2026 | 16 Limerick Street, Acacia Ridge | Nissan Pathfinder | 25 May 2026 | V-0023348 |
| 5 June 2026 | 105 Byth Street, Stafford | Ud Mk11250 | 25 May 2026 | V-0020808 |
| 5 June 2026 | 30 Acacia Drive, Ashgrove | Holden Calais | 25 May 2026 | V-0022737 |
| 5 June 2026 | 389 Cornwall Street, Greenslopes | Nissan Pulsar | 26 May 2026 | V-0021869 |
| 5 June 2026 | 60 Industries Road, Moorooka | Audi A6 | 26 May 2026 | V-0022544 |
| 5 June 2026 | 30 Chapman Street, Chapel Hill | Hyundai Elantra | 26 May 2026 | V-0022478 |
| 5 June 2026 | 57 Cambridge Street, Carina Heights | Honda Cb125 | 26 May 2026 | V-0025089 |
| 5 June 2026 | 15 Talwin Street, Aspley | Toyota Camry | 26 May 2026 | V-0022255 |
| 5 June 2026 | 60 Industries Road, Moorooka | Mitsubishi Pajero | 26 May 2026 | V-0022545 |
| 5 June 2026 | 47 Vaughan Street, Mount Gravatt | Toyota Yaris | 26 May 2026 | V-0022873 |
| 5 June 2026 | 33 Hideaway Street, Pallara | Toyota Landcruiser | 26 May 2026 | V-0022485 |
| 5 June 2026 | 75 Macquarie Street, St Lucia | Ford Fiesta | 26 May 2026 | V-0022549 |
| 5 June 2026 | 55 Harries Road, Coorparoo | Holden Commodore | 27 May 2026 | V-0020269 |
| 5 June 2026 | 21 Pear Street, Runcorn | Honda City | 27 May 2026 | V-0022808 |
| 5 June 2026 | 33 Rokeby Terrace, Taringa | Nissan Pulsar | 27 May 2026 | V-0018256 |
| 5 June 2026 | 25 Noosa Street, Heathwood | Error 2006 Vawdrey Aust. P/L Vbs2 Semi Trailer | 27 May 2026 | V-0022573 |
| 5 June 2026 | 25 Noosa Street, Heathwood | Unknown 2006 Vawdrey Aust. P/L Vbs2 Semi Trailer | 27 May 2026 | V-0025091 |
| 5 June 2026 | 146 Creek Road, Mount Gravatt East | Renault Master | 27 May 2026 | V-0023291 |
| 5 June 2026 | 52 Randwick Street, Durack | Toyota Echo | 28 May 2026 | V-0024860 |
| 5 June 2026 | 27 Tannlark Street, Aspley | Holden Commodore | 28 May 2026 | V-0024169 |
| 5 June 2026 | 61 Crosby Road, Albion | Peugeot 380 | 29 May 2026 | V-0025220 |
| 5 June 2026 | 61 Crosby Road, Albion | Nissan Pathfinder | 29 May 2026 | V-0025226 |
| 5 June 2026 | 50 Sheffield Street, Oxley | Mitsubishi Delica | 29 May 2026 | V-0024265 |
| 5 June 2026 | 61 Crosby Road, Albion | Dodge Journey | 29 May 2026 | V-0021211 |
| 5 June 2026 | 32 Dunn Road, Rocklea | Audi A1 | 1 June 2026 | V-0019326 |
| 5 June 2026 | 32 Dunn Road, Rocklea | Mazda 3 Gen Ii | 1 June 2026 | V-0019328 |
| 26 May 2026 | 1 Odense Street, Fitzgibbon | Boat and trailer - Sportsman Craft | 13 May 2026 | V-0023029 |
| 26 May 2026 | 4 Waite Street, Norman Park | Holden Rodeo | 15 May 2026 | V-0022939 |
| 26 May 2026 | 21 Patrick Lane, Toowong | Citroen C4 | 15 May 2026 | V-0021374 |
| 26 May 2026 | 1/76 Thorn Street, Kangaroo Point | Ford Fiesta | 18 May 2026 | V-0022739 |
| 26 May 2026 | 28 Grimes Street, Yeronga | Holden Barina | 20 May 2026 | V-0024824 |
| 26 May 2026 | 66 Browns Dip Road, Enoggera | Subaru Liberty | 20 May 2026 | V-0022391 |
| 26 May 2026 | 28 Elmes Road, Rocklea | Toyota Echo | 21 May 2026 | V-0023668 |
| 26 May 2026 | 35 Kenbury Street, Bulimba | Holden Cruze | 21 May 2026 | V-0023342 |
| 26 May 2026 | 42 Albert Street,, Woolloongabba | Audi A4 | 21 May 2026 | V-0023504 |
| 26 May 2026 | 28 Elmes Road, Rocklea | Renault Koleos | 22 May 2026 | V-0024893 |
| 26 May 2026 | 3 Clifton Street, Petrie Terrace | Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 24 May 2026 | V-0024980 |
| 18 May 2026 | Stones Road, Sunnybank Hills | Honda Jazz | 24 February 2026 | V-0019361 |
| 18 May 2026 | Brown Street, Camp Hill | Great Wall Steed | 18 April 2026 | V-0016182 |
| 18 May 2026 | Roghan Road, Fitzgibbon | Boat and trailer | 8 May 2026 | V-0017760 |
| 18 May 2026 | Riding Road, Hawthorne | Suzuki SX4 | 13 May 2026 | V-0017525 |
| 18 May 2026 | Cara Street, Aspley | Hyundai Getz | 14 May 2026 | V-0019230 |
Unclaimed vehicle auctions
Unclaimed seized vehicles may be offered for sale by private treaty, tender, expression of interest or auction at Manheim in Brisbane.
For more information about auctions, visit Manheim.
Manheim Brisbane
110 Lamington Ave, Eagle Farm Qld 4009 07 3868 9999Monday to Friday: 8am–4:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Vehicles and articles removed from Council assets other than roads
Under the Public Land and Council Assets Local Law 2014 (the Local Law) Council can confiscate or remove articles and vehicles left on Council land other than roads or road-related areas.
We publish a list of these confiscated articles and vehicles on our website in accordance with the Local Law.
They may be released to the owner within a certain timeframe or sold or disposed of after that timeframe has passed, following the processes in the Local Law.
Find out if your vehicle or article has been confiscated
Where a vehicle or article is confiscated or removed under the Local Law, and the owner (or a person in charge) is present at the time of confiscation, the Council officer will issue a receipt to that person. The details of these articles or vehicles will not be published on Council's website.
The details of all other confiscated articles or vehicles (the Notice of Confiscation), will be published in the following table. They will be listed as soon as practicable and displayed for at least 14 days.
| Seized location | Description of vehicle or article | Date seized | Council reference number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Drive, Brisbane City | Mobile phone | 26 May 2026 |
23496499 |
| Coronation Drive, Brisbane City | Book | 26 May 2026 |
23496499 |
| Coronation Drive, Brisbane City | Sleeping bag (in bags, new) | 26 May 2026 |
23496499 |
| Wickham Park, Spring Hill | 6-person tent | 2 June 2026 | 23048097 |
| Wickham Park, Spring Hill | Wheelchair | 2 June 2026 | 23048097 |
| Emma Millar Place, Brisbane City | 2-person domed tent | 2 June 2026 | 23039563 |
| Emma Millar Place, Brisbane City | Black wheel bag with clothing items | 2 June 2026 | 23039563 |
| Davies Park, West End | Dinner set in wicker box | 20 May 2026 | 23147161 |
| Packer Place Park, Chermside | 1x pair black boots | 3 June 2026 | 23496465 |
If you are the person claiming a right to possession of a confiscated article or vehicle, you must:
- provide proof of ownership or right to possession to Council’s satisfaction
- provide photographic identification
- pay the application release fee.
Once a person has claimed a right to possession, they have up to 28 days to satisfy these requirements and collect the article or vehicle.
To claim a confiscated article or vehicle, phone Council on 07 3403 8888. Quote the Council reference number provided on the receipt or on the table on this web page (the Notice of confiscation).
All confiscated vehicles or articles that are not claimed within 14 days or claimed items where the claiming requirements have not been met within 28 days, will be offered for sale in accordance with the Local Law. If there is no purchaser for a confiscated article offered for sale, Council will dispose of the article or vehicle in accordance with the Local Law.
Confiscated vehicles and articles chosen for auction are auctioned at Manheim, 110 Lamington Avenue, Eagle Farm.
Vehicles and articles for auction will be published on this page.
There are currently no vehicles or articles listed for auction in accordance with the Public Land and Council Assets Local Law 2014.
For information on future auctions, visit the Manheim Auctions website.
Frequently asked questions
If your car has been towed for being parked illegally, including parking in a clearway or ‘No stopping’ zone, contact Council on 07 3403 8888.
For an unmanaged vehicle, removed from a Council road or road-related area, quote the Council reference number found on the removal notice or look it up using the table on this web page.
Within 28 days of the vehicle being seized, you must:
- provide proof of ownership or right to possession to Council’s satisfaction (such as registration notice, statutory declaration) and provide photographic identification
- arrange for collection of the vehicle
- pay a release fee to the tow company when collecting your vehicle. There may also be a parking fine on your vehicle that you’ll need to pay to Council.
If these requirements are not met within the 28 days, Council may dispose of the vehicle.
To claim a confiscated article or vehicle, phone Council on 07 3403 8888. Quote the Council reference number provided on the receipt given to you by the Council officer present at the time of confiscation.
Details of all other confiscated articles or vehicles are published on the table on this web page.
If you claim a right to possession of a confiscated article or vehicle, you must:
- provide proof of ownership or right to possession to Council’s satisfaction
- provide photographic identification
- pay the application release fee.
You have up to 28 days to satisfy these requirements and collect the article or vehicle after claiming a right to possession.