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:
- abandoned
- hazardous
- illegally parked (including in a clearway or across a driveway)
- 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 abandoned.
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?
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 vehicles removed from Council roads and road-related areas. We will add vehicles as soon as practicable, and they will be displayed for at least 14 days.
| Date advertised | Seized location | Description of vehicle | Date seized | Council reference number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 July 2025 | Menser Street Calamvale | Nissan X-Trail | 7 November 2025 | V-0011687 |
| 25 July 2025 | Catalina Circuit Forest Lake | Ford Courier | 7 October 2025 | V-0010005 |
| 25 July 2025 | Sargent Street New Farm | Toyota Caldina | 7 October 2025 | V-0010520 |
| 25 July 2025 | James Street New Farm | Mitsbishi Lancer | 7 October 2025 | V-0011601 |
| 25 July 2025 | Moray Street New Farm | Holden Captiva | 7 October 2025 | V-0011719 |
| 25 July 2025 | Moray Street New Farm | Honda Jazz | 7 October 2025 | V-0009778 |
| 25 July 2025 | Turbot Street new Farm | Kawasaki Motorcycle | 12 March 2024 | V-0012220 |
| 25 July 2025 | Leichhardt Street Spring Hill | Suzuki Swift | 15 April 2025 | V-0012378 |
| 25 July 2025 | London Road Belmont | Mazda sedan | 7 August 2025 | V-0010831 |
| 25 July 2025 | Phillips Street Spring Hill | Nissan wagon | 7 August 2025 | V-0009243 |
| 25 July 2025 | Caladium Street Wakerley | Mitsubihi Lancer sedan | 7 August 2025 | V-0011047 |
| 25 July 2025 | Waldheim Street Annerley | Holden Calais | 15 July 2025 | V-0012367 |
| 25 July 2025 | Vulture Street South South Brisbane | Honda CR-V | 2 February 2025 | V-0012357 |
| 25 July 2025 | Morrisby Street geebung | Mitsubishi Grandis | 21 June 2025 | V-0009840 |
| 25 July 2025 | Derrls Lane Sandgate | Ford Falcon | 23 June 2025 | V-0008584 |
| 25 July 2025 | Salt Street Windsor | BMW X3 E83 | 18 May 2025 | V-0005889 |
| 25 July 2025 | Annie Street Rocklea | Toyota RAV 4 | 14 May 2025 | V-0009489 |
| 25 July 2025 | Babarra Street Stafford | Chesney Regal Caravan | 6 June 2025 | V-0007266 |
| 25 July 2025 | Sumners Road Sumner | Holden Colorado | 23 July 2025 | V-0012584 |
| 25 July 2025 | 17 Baguette Street Carina | Nissan Navara | 21 July 2025 | V-0011884 |
| 25 July 2025 | 55 Clarence Street Coorparoo | Holden Barina | 21 July 2025 | V-0010922 |
| 25 July 2025 | 60 Junction Road Morningside | Mitsubishi Lancer | 21 July 2025 | V-0011535 |
| 25 July 2025 | 102 Flower Street Northgate | Ford Falcon | 21 July 2025 | V-0008793 |
| 25 July 2025 | 40 London Street Nundah | Holden Commodore | 18 July 2025 | V-0009503 |
| 25 July 2025 | 25 Mackie Street Moorooka | Chrysler PT Cruiser | 18 July 2025 | V-0010409 |
| 25 July 2025 | 58 Bilyana Street Balmoral | Mitsubishi Express | 17 July 2025 | V-0009399 |
| 25 July 2025 | 1143 Beenleigh Road Runcorn | Jeep | 17 July 2025 | V-0010525 |
| 25 July 2025 | 375 Cracknell Road Tarragindi | Volkswagen Passat | 17 July 2025 | V-0011555 |
| 25 July 2025 | 19 Naracoorte Place Parkinson | Holden Accord | 17 July 2025 | V-0008114 |
| 25 July 2025 | 6 Styphelia Street Mount Gravatt East | Toyota Carolla Ascent | 17 July 2025 | V-0011289 |
| 25 July 2025 | 132 Picton Parade Wynnum | Toyota Camry | 16 July 2025 | V-0009939 |
| 25 July 2025 | 10 Lombank Street Acacia Ridge | Lexus IS250 | 15 July 2025 | V-0011650 |
| 25 July 2025 | 130 Love Street Bulimba | Trailer | 14 July 2025 | V-0004057 |
| 15 July 2025 | Fosbery Street Windsor | Holden Calais wagon | 17 May 2025 | V-0012377 |
| 15 July 2025 | Turbot Street Brisbane City | White Holden Commodore | 27 February 2025 | V-0012251 |
| 15 July 2025 | Wellington Road Kangaroo Point | Blue Kia Sportage hatchback | 17 February 2025 | V-0012247 |
| 15 July 2025 | Countess Street Brisbane City | Silver Volkswagen Golf Hatchback | 5 February 2025 | V-0012253 |
| 15 July 2025 | Macrossan Street Brisbane City | White Toyota Camry sedan | 30 January 2025 | V-0012227 |
| 15 July 2025 | Raff Avenue Holland Park | Mazda sedan | 26 June2025 | V-0011002 |
| 15 July 2025 | Cyril Street Camp Hill | Blue Mitsubishi | 26 June 2025 | V-0004825 |
| 15 July 2025 | Junction Terrace Annerley | KIA Rio hatchback | 25 June 2025 | V-0009835 |
| 15 July 2025 | Breton Street Sunnybank | Mercedes-Benz sedan | 21 June 2025 | V-0009492 |
| 15 July 2025 | Falkland Street Pallara | Mazda Tribute wagon | 17 June 2025 | V-0010017 |
| 15 July 2025 | Monteith Street Robertson | BMW hatchback | 28 June 2025 | V-0009469 |
| 15 July 2025 | Blackall Terrace East Brisbane | Honda motorcycle | 28 June 2025 | V-0009620 |
| 15 July 2025 | Arras Street Yeronga | Skoda wagon | 28 June 2025 | V-0008890 |
| 15 July 2025 | Musgrave Road Robertson | Honda Civic sedan | 28 June 2025 | V-0008896 |
| 15 July 2025 | Idris Court Calamvale | Toyota Coupe | 7 June 2025 | V-0011872 |
| 15 July 2025 | Lismore Street Acacia Ridge | Mazda hatchback | 7 June 2025 | V-0011250 |
| 15 July 2025 | Winstanley Street Carina Heights | Subaru Liberty | 7 June 2025 | V-0011061 |
| 15 July 2025 | Merchiston Street Acacia Ridge | Nissan Pulsar sedan | 7 June 2025 | V-0010363 |
| 15 July 2025 | Links Avenue Eagle Farm | Audi wagon | 7 June 2025 | V-0009264 |
| 15 July 2025 | Sinclair Drive Ellen Grove | Ford Territory wagon | 7 June 2025 | V-0008119 |
| 15 July 2025 | Elfreda Street Enoggera | Jeep Grand Cherokee wagon | 26 June 2025 | V-0009407 |
| 15 July 2025 | Curd Street Greenslopes | Mazda sedan | 27 June 2025 | V-0010800 |
| 15 July 2025 | Orchid Street Enoggera | Holden Captiva wagon | 26 June 2025 | V-0009791 |
| 15 July 2025 | Melba Court Holland Park | Mitsubishi Pajero wagon | 7 June 2025 | V-0011270 |
| 15 July 2025 | Elkhorn Street Enoggera | Holden Crue sedan | 30 June 2025 | V-0010194 |
| 15 July 2025 | Devlan Street Mansfield | Toyota Hiace van | 30 June 2025 | V-0010746 |
| 30 June 2025 | Oxley Road Chelmer | Hyundai sedan | 6 June 2025 | V-0010277 |
| 30 June 2025 | Grimes Street Auchenflower | Holden Commodore | 6 June 2025 | V-0005409 |
| 30 June 2025 | Richmond Street Corinda | Nissan Pulsar | 6 June 2025 | V-0009312 |
| 30 June 2025 | Highfield Street Durack | BMW sedan | 10 June 2025 | V-0005040 |
| 30 June 2025 | Granada Street Wynnum | Subaru Forester | 13 June 2025 | V-0009786 |
| 30 June 2025 | Plunkett Street Paddington | Mitsubishi Magna | 5 June 2025 | V-0002053 |
| 30 June 2025 | Campbell Street Bowen Hills | Suzuki Jimny | 5 June 2025 | V-0009207 |
| 30 June 2025 | Mitre Street St Lucia | Ford Falcon | 6 June 2025 | V-0009445 |
| 30 June 2025 | Dark Lane Spring Hill | Subaru Impreza | 6 June 2025 | V-0010155 |
| 30 June 2025 | Cairns Street Red Hill | Kawasaki Motorcycle | 9 June 2025 | V-0009446 |
| 30 June 2025 | Halsey Street Holland Park | Holden Astra | 9 June 2025 | V-0009731 |
| 30 June 2025 | Chadford Street Macgregor | Mazda 3 | 23 June 2025 | V-0008055 |
| 13 June 2025 | Boolungal Way Karana Downs | Mitsubishi Triton | 2 June 2025 | V-0007980 |
| 13 June 2025 | Rogers Parade Everton Park | Hyundai Accent | 9 June 2025 | V-0009813 |
| 13 June 2025 | Merton Road Woolloongabba | Nissan Pulsar | 9 June 2025 | V-0009507 |
| 13 June 2025 | Annie Street Windsor | Toyota Camry | 9 June 2025 | V-0009802 |
| 13 June 2025 | Marminie Street Chapel Hill | Mazda utility | 9 June 2025 | V-0009758 |
| 13 June 2025 | Hayward Street Stafford | Holden Jackaroo wagon | 9 June 2025 | V-0009004 |
| 13 June 2025 | Mary Street Brisbane | Moped | 23 May 2025 | V-0010179 |
| 13 June 2025 | Harrogate Street Woolloongabba | Trailer | 12 May 2025 | V-0008612 |
| 13 June 2025 | De Hayr Street Rocklea | Toyota Hilux | 11 May 2025 | V-0009693 |
| 13 June 2025 | Alastair Street Lota | Unknown Trailer | 29 May 2025 | V-0009084 |
| 13 June 2025 | Thynne Road Morningside | Motorcycle Honda | 5 June 2025 | V-0009547 |
| 13 June 2025 | Gertrude McLeod Cresent Middle Park | Holden Jackaroo wagon | 9 June 2025 | V-0008270 |
| 13 June 2025 | Boundary Road Bardon | Trailer | 9 June 2025 | V-0009573 |
| 13 June 2025 | Whites Road Manly West | Hyundai Kona wagon | 5 June 2025 | V-0009429 |
| 13 June 2025 | Thomas Street Kangaroo Point | Nissan Pulsar | 29 May 2025 | V-0005178 |
| 13 June 2025 | Dove Tree Cresent Sinnamon Park | Jeep wagon | 3 June 2025 | V-0007646 |
| 5 June 2025 | Penrose Street Auchenflower | Toyota Camry | 15 May 2025 | V-0007848 |
| 5 June 2025 | Ashmore Street Everton Park | Holden Barina | 2 June 2025 | V-0007441 |
| 5 June 2025 | Ramsay Street Kedron | Hyundai i45 | 2 June 2025 | V-0007056 |
| 5 June 2025 | Hume Street Drewvale | Nissan Pulsar | 3 June 2025 | V-0008828 |
| 5 June 2025 | Cornwall Street Stones Corner | Holden Commodore | 29 May 2025 | V-0009506 |
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.
There are currently no vehicles or articles listed.
| Seized location | Description of vehicle or article | Date seized | Council reference number |
|---|
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. 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.