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 13 January 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
AV No. | Vehicle Description | Found Location | Reg. No. | Condition |
| 819 | Green Hyundai Elantra Hatchback | Rosewood Laidley Road, Grandchester | No plates | Intact |
| 820 | Grey Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan | Haigslea Amberley Road, Walloon | CNH34R | Intact |
- The vehicles listed in 'Vehicle for Auction List' table below (current as of 7 January 2021) 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 24 February 2021 pursuant to Section 100 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995.
- There are no public toilets available at the depot due to current COVID restrictions.
- Enclosed footwear required. No thongs or open shoes.
- Viewing of the listed vehicles is permitted from 8.00am on the day of auction.
- 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.
| Vehicles for Auction List Current as of 7 January 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
AV No. | Vehicle Description | Found Location | Reg. No. | Condition |
| 749 | Silver Ford Focus Sedan | Glossop Street, Brassall | Unknown | Intact |
| 760 | Black Holden Astra Hatchback | Watheroo Street, Ripley | 573SOH | Intact |
| 775 | Orange Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan | Melville Drive, Brassall | 800XMX | Damaged |
| 778 | White Volkswagon Golf Hatchback | Earl Street, Dinmore | 684YSZ | Intact |
| 779 | Utility | Old Grandchester Road, Grandchester | Unknown | Burnt out |
| 780 | Red Holden Cruise Sedan | Sunbird Avenue, Redbank Plains | Unknown | Intact |
| 782 | White Kia Rio Sedan | Lindsay Street, Bundamba | Unknown | Intact |
| 783 | Black Nissan Navara Dual Cab | Aldinga Street, Redbank Plains | 966REL | Intact |
| 784 | White Holden Rodeo Utility | Warwick Road, Yamanto | 510ZFI | Intact |
| 786 | Black BMW 3181 Sedan | Ishmael Road, Camira | Unknown | Intact |
| 787 | Blue Hyundai Getz Hatchback | Paynes Road, Ebenzer | Unknown | Intact |
| 788 | Black Mazda 3 Hatchback | Weymouth Street, Bundamba | Unknown | Intact |
| 789 | White Toyota Camry Sedan | Harper Street, Raceview | Unknown | Intact |
| 790 | Silver Ford Falcon Sedan | Woodline Drive, Spring Mountain | 908LOC | Intact |
| 791 | Silver Mazda 6 Sedan | Jaffray Street, Bellbird Park | 123YWC | Intact |
| 792 | Grey Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan | Blum Gum Reserve, Karalee | 573YHH | Intact |
| 793 | White Ford Fiesta Hatchback | Evelyn Close, Deebing Heights | CS39ET | Intact |
| 794 | Grey Volkswagon Passat | Meridian avenue, Springfield Lakes | 902YHS | Intact |
| 795 | White Holden Rodeo Dual Cab | Pendragon Street, Raceview | Unknown | |
| 796 | White Holden Commodore Sedan | Tregair Street, Newtown | 229ZOY | Intact |
| 798 | Black Homemade Box Trailer | Creekwood Circuit, Spring Mountain | DK2186/BZ6490 | Intact |
| 799 | Blue Mitsubishi Lancer sedan | Highbury Drive, Redbank Plains | 372GJH | Intact |
| 800 | Diahatsu Charade hatchback | Paynes Road, Ebenezer | Unknown | Burnt out |
| 801 | Silver Honda Civic sedan | Prosperity Way, Brassall | Unknown | Intact |
| 802 | Blue Toyota Kluger Wagon | Ironbark Road, Ironbark | 513YWC | Intact |
| 803 | Brown/Tan Box trailer | Claus Road, Haigslea | Unknown | Shell Only |
| 805 | Honda Accord Sedan | Creekwood Circuit, Spring Mountain | 321ZNW | Intact |
| 809 | Red Honda Jazz Hatchback | Baden Jones Way, North Booval | 572IBU | Intact |
| 810 | Red BMW 320i Sedan | Park Street, Ipswich | 216YYD | Intact |
| 811 | Silver Honda Civic Hatchback | Glasswing Street, Springfield Lakes | 065XKG | Intact |
| 815 | Red Hyundai Getz Hatchback | Conifer Street, Brassall | 714ZJA | Intact |
| 816 | Black Nissan Pulsar Sedan | Henty Drive, Redbank Plains | 396LEI | Intact |
| 817 | Black Hyundai Santa Fe Wagon | Cribb Street, Sadliers Crossing | No plates | Intact |
| 818 | Black Holden Commodore Sedan | Lillian Street, Redbank Plains | 689YXE | Intact |
Removal of Purchased Vehicles
Purchasers must make arrangements to legally tow or transport vehicles from council’s depot, noting the below:
- There will NOT be any forklift available for the movement of any vehicles - please make alternative arrangements.
- Vehicles are sold in current condition, unregistered and a PPSR search is provided.
- Enclosed footwear is compulsory.
- Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Animals, smoking and alcohol are not permitted on depot grounds.
Release of Impounded Vehicles
Impounded vehicles are held at an Ipswich City Council holding yard at Riverview. A vehicle may be claimed by the owner within one month from the date of being impounded, subject to:
- Completion of an impounded vehicle release form
- Payment of the prescribed release fee - refer to fees and charges
- Provision of proof of ownership of vehicle (registration details, purchase receipt) and proof of identity (driver licence)
- A person acting on behalf of the owner must satisfy council of their right to possession and authority to act on behalf of the owner.
If a successful claim is not made for the return of a vehicle within one month of the date of impounding, then ownership of the vehicle (and anything in, on or attached to the vehicle) rests with the local government and the local government may dispose of the vehicle in accordance with section 40 of Ipswich City Council’s Local Law No.1 (Administration) 2013.
All enquiries for the return of impounded vehicles should be made to Ipswich City Council on (07) 3810 6666.