Council regulates abandoned and hazardous vehicles parked on public road reserve. If a vehicle is considered to be abandoned or hazardous Council will take steps to remove the vehicle from the road reserve including impounding the vehicle if the owner fails to move it.
When is a vehicle considered to be abandoned or hazardous?
Hazardous – A hazardous vehicle is a vehicle (registered or unregistered) that has been left on a road or footpath in a way that presents a significant danger or risk.
Note: A lawfully parked vehicle cannot be considered to be hazardous.
Abandoned – An abandoned vehicle includes an unregistered vehicle parked on a road or footpath.
What if I have an issue with an abandoned vehicle on private property (shopping centre/business car park etc.)?
Council does not regulate abandoned vehicles on private property. It is the responsibility of the property owner to liaise with the Queensland Police Service in relation to these matters.
What if a car/trailer has been parked on the road outside my house and I don’t know who owns it?
If the vehicle is currently registered and lawfully parked no action will be taken by Council to move/remove a vehicle in this scenario.
For information on how to report an abandoned or hazardous vehicle to council select Report an Issue. Being able to provide the description of the vehicle including a registration if available will assist council in investigating the concern.
If you believe your vehicle has been impounded by council and you wish to reclaim it, you should contact council on 07 3810 6666 immediately to make the relevant arrangements. There are fees payable to council prior to recovering your vehicle.
Impounded Vehicles
| Impounded Vehicles List Current as of 8 September 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AV No. | Vehicle Description | Found Location | Reg. No. | Condition | Available for Auction |
| 221 | 2013 Black Jeep Wrangler Wagon | Pelican Street, North Ipswich | No plates | Intact | No |
| 237 | White Foton Aumark Truck | Vista Crescent, Rosewood | No plates | Intact | No |
| 251 | White 2013 Holden Captiva Wagon | Palaszczuk Avenue, Collingwood Park | 047FX8 | Intact | No |
| 252 | Red 2014 Ford Fiesta Hatchback | Brisbane Road, Ebbw Vale | No plates | Damaged | No |
| 253 | White 2012 Kia Rio Hatchback | Opportunity Street, Ripley | 464SLL | Intact | No |
| 254 | Black 2006 Honda Jazz Hatchback | McAuley Crescent, Augustine Heights | 147BJ9 | Intact | No |
| 255 | Black 2010 Hyundai i30 Hatchback | Cascade Street, Raceview | 633ZNS | Intact | No |
| 256 | Red 2011 Holden Commodore Utility | Naples Court, Redbank | No plates | Intact | No |
| 260 | White 2014 Nissan Pulsar Sedan | Buckenham Street, Dinmore | No plates | Front end accident damage | No |
| 261 | White 2011 Dodge Caliber Wagon | Banksia Drive, Raceview | 677SFV | Intact | No |
| 262 | Blue 2005 Subaru Forester Wagon | Abbott Street, Walloon | No plates | Intact | No |
| 263 | Black Audi A1 Hatchback | Grande Avenue, Springfield Lakes | No plates | Intact | No |
| 264 | White 2005 Suzuki Swift Hatchback | Queens Street, Goodna | 605ML9 | Rear accident damage | No |
| 265 | White and Blue Mitsubishi Van | Oakmoss Drive, Springfield Lakes | No plates | Intact | No |
| 266 | Silver Trailerworld Box Trailer | Panorama Drive, Springfield | CP2927 | Intact | No |
| 267 | White Nissan Navara Dual Cab | John Street, Walloon | No plates | Intact | No |
Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.