There are rules and regulations concerning abandoned or hazardous vehicles, the private sale of vehicles on the roadside and vehicles that have been impounded and subsequently put up for auction.
Abandoned or Hazardous Vehicles
- An abandoned vehicle includes an unregistered vehicle parked on a local government controlled area (footpath) or road, or a hazardous vehicle (currently registered or unregistered) that has been left on a road or footpath in a way that creates a risk.
- If it has been established that a vehicle is abandoned or hazardous, Ipswich City Council will take steps to remove the vehicle from the road by towing. It is an offence and a contravention of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 to park an unregistered vehicle on the road or footpath.
Abandoned and Hazardous Vehicles Factsheet (PDF, 431.3 KB)
Roadside Vehicle Sales
- Selling vehicles in public places is considered a nuisance under council’s Local Law No. 8 (Nuisances and Community Health and Safety).
- Public places include road reserves, roadways, footpaths and other public land.
Vehicle Roadside Sales Factsheet (PDF, 343.8 KB)
Impounded Vehicles
| Impounded Vehicles List Current as of 19 September 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
AV No. | Vehicle Description | Found Location | Reg. No. | Condition |
| 912 | Silver Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon | Lion Street, Ipswich | 599YRX | Burnt out |
| 998 | 2009 White Toyota Bus | Fernbrooke Boulevard, Redbank Plains | ZAP764 (Vict) | Intact |
| 002 | 2004 Gold Nissan Pulsar Sedan | Campbell Street, Redbank Plains | SXD702 (Vic) | Intact |
| 003 | 2003 White BMW 318i Sedan | Glode Avenue, Churchill | No plates | Intact |
| 006 | 2006 Ford Escape Wagon | Hooper Lane, Ripley | YXB779 (Vic) | Intact |
| 007 | 2005 White Suzuki Swift Hatchback | Springfield Central Boulevard, Springfield Lakes | No plates | Intact |
| 008 | 2012 Mitsubishi Triton Dual cab | Macalister Street, Ipswich | No plates | Intact |
| 012 | 2007 Fiat Punto Hatchback | Cross Street, Goodna | No plates | Intact |
| 013 | Homemade Box Trailer enclosed | Bellthorpe Street, South Ripley | No plates | Intact |
| 014 | 2012 Hyundai i45 Sedan | Nimmo Street, Booval | No plates | Intact |
| 015 | 2007 Hyundai Tucson Wagon | Culley Court, Goodna | 723FX9 | Intact |
| 016 | Green Box Trailer | Mur Boulevard, Springfield | No plates | Intact |
| 018 | Silver 2004 Ford Falcon Sedan | Bala Court, Springfield Lakes | No plates | Intact |
| 020 | Silver 1998 Nissan Pulsar Hatchback | Calandra Street, Redbank Plains | 153CI5 | Intact |
| 022 | Blue 2005 Holden Commodore Utility | Stirling Circuit, Redbank Plains | 212CQ6 | Intact |
| 025 | 2007 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback | Raysource Road, Haigslea | No plates | Burnt out |
| 028 | 2005 Gold Holden Rodeo Dual Cab | McInnes Road, Ironbark | 424FY3 | Intact with some damage |
| 029 | Trailer with a shed on it | Velvet Street, Pine Mountain | No plates | Intact |
| 031 | Blue VW Golf Hatchback | Dewhurst Crescent, Raceview | No plates | Stripped and burnt out |
| 033 | Ford Falcon Sedan | Riverside Park Boat Ramp, Karalee | No plates | Corroded and rusted as has been submerged |
| 034 | Boat Trailer | Riverside Park Boat Ramp, Karalee | No plates | Corroded and rusted as has been submerged |
| 035 | Great Wall X240 Wagon | Riverside Park Boat Ramp, Karalee | No plates | Corroded and rusted as has been submerged |
| 037 | 2003 Kia Pregio Van | Nagel Street, Gailes | 436YDG | Intact |
| 038 | 1997 Ford Falcon Wagon | Brisbane Road, Booval | 770YAZ | Intact |
| 039 | 2003 Black Nissan Navara Dual Cab | Turnbull Road, Thagoona | 059FF8 | Burnt out |
| 041 | 2013 Silver Hyundai i40 Sedan | Freshwater Court, Springfield Lakes | 576XTO | Intact |
| 043 | 2003 Honda Jazz Hatchback | Augusta Parkway, Augustine Heights | 806YSI | Intact |
| 044 | 2009 Holden Colorado Utility | Eric Street, Goodna | No plates | Intact |
| 045 | 2000 Mercedes C200 Sedan | Enid Street, Goodna | No plates | Flood damaged |
| 046 | 2009 Black Hyundai Getz Hatchback | Conte Circuit & Catchlove Crescent, Augustine Heights | No plates | Intact |
| 048 | 2007 Beige Holden Commodore Sedan | White Rock Environmental Park | No plates | Burnt out |
| 049 | 2006 White Honda Civic Sedan | White Rock Environmental Park | No plates | Burnt out |
| 050 | 2014 Black Dodge Journey Wagon | Collins Street, Collingwood Park | 457AG3 | Intact |
| 051 | 2009 Black Audi A6 Sedan | Sunbird Drive, Redbank Plains | No plates | Intact |
| 053 | Blue Box Trailer | Old Logan Road, Camira | No plates | Intact |
| 054 | 2001 Blue Holden Astra Hatchback | Granville Crescent, Bundamba | 415YOC | Intact |
| 055 | 2003 Sliver Hyundai Santa Fe Wagon | Jacaranda Street, East Ipswich | No plates | Intact |
| 056 | 2007 Subaru Tribeca Wagon | Brassall | 405YHW | Intact |
Impounded Vehicles for Auction
Impounded Vehicle List
- The vehicles listed in the table below (current as of 6 September 2023) will be offered for sale by public auction.
- The auction will take place at council's Kenneth Street Depot, 2 Kenneth Street, Riverview on Wednesday 8th November 2023 pursuant to Section 100 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995.
- There are no public toilets available at the depot.
- Enclosed footwear required. No thongs or open shoes. No children are allowed in the Council depot.
- Only registered bidders can remain for the auction.
- Viewing of the listed vehicles is permitted from 8.00am on the day of auction with auction to commence at approximately 10am.
- Council reserves the right to withdraw any vehicle from an advertised auction without prior notice.
- Owners wishing to reclaim vehicles prior to auction should refer to Release of Impounded Vehicles underneath the below table.
- Any vehicle purchased at the auction needs to be removed by a specified date and time, or further release fees will apply.
| Impounded Vehicles for Auction List Current as of 19 September 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
AV No. | Vehicle Description | Found Location | Reg. No. | Condition |
| 912 | Silver Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon | Lion Street, Ipswich | 599YRX | Burnt out |
| 998 | 2009 White Toyota Bus | Fernbrooke Boulevard, Redbank Plains | ZAP764 (Vict) | Intact |
| 002 | 2004 Gold Nissan Pulsar Sedan | Campbell Street, Redbank Plains | SXD702 (Vic) | Intact |
| 003 | 2003 White BMW 318i Sedan | Glode Avenue, Churchill | No plates | Intact |
| 006 | 2006 Ford Escape Wagon | Hooper Lane, Ripley | YXB779 (Vic) | Intact |
| 007 | 2005 White Suzuki Swift Hatchback |
Springfield Central Boulevard, Springfield Lakes | No plates | Intact |
| 008 | 2012 Mitsubishi Triton Dual cab | Macalister Street, Ipswich | No plates | Intact |
| 012 | 2007 Fiat Punto Hatchback | Cross Street, Goodna | No plates | Intact |
| 013 | Homemade Box Trailer enclosed | Bellthorpe Street, South Ripley | No plates | Intact |
| 015 | 2007 Hyundai Tucson Wagon | Culley Court, Goodna | 723FX9 | Intact |
| 016 | Green Box Trailer | Mur Boulevard, Springfield | No plates | Intact |
| 018 | Silver 2004 Ford Falcon Sedan | Bala Court, Springfield Lakes | No plates | Intact |
| 020 | Silver 1998 Nissan Pulsar Hatchback | Calandra Street, Redbank Plains | 153CI5 | Intact |
| 022 | Blue 2005 Holden Commodore Utility | Stirling Circuit, Redbank Plains | 212CQ6 | Intact |
| 025 | 2007 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback | Raysource Road, Haigslea | No plates | Burnt out |
| 029 | Trailer with a shed on it | Velvet Street, Pine Mountain | No plates | Intact |
| 031 | Blue VW Golf Hatchback | Dewhurst Crescent, Raceview | No plates | Stripped and burnt out |
| 033 | Ford Falcon Sedan | Riverside Park Boat Ramp, Karalee | No plates | Corroded and rusted as has been submerged |
| 034 | Boat Trailer | Riverside Park Boat Ramp, Karalee | No plates | Corroded and rusted as has been submerged |
| 035 | Great Wall X240 Wagon | Riverside Park Boat Ramp, Karalee | No plates | Corroded and rusted as has been submerged |
| 037 | 2003 Kia Pregio Van | Nagel Street, Gailes | 436YDG | Intact |
| 038 | 1997 Ford Falcon Wagon | Brisbane Road, Booval | 770YAZ | Intact |
| 039 | 2003 Black Nissan Navara Dual Cab | Turnbull Road, Thagoona | 059FF8 | Burnt out |
| 041 | 2013 Silver Hyundai i40 Sedan | Freshwater Court, Springfield Lakes | 576XTO | Intact |
| 043 | 2003 Honda Jazz Hatchback | Augusta Parkway, Augustine Heights | 806YSI | Intact |
| 045 | 2000 Mercedes C200 Sedan | Enid Street, Goodna | No plates | Flood damaged |