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Find out how to report an unmanaged car, motorbike, caravan or other vehicle in Brisbane.

What is an unmanaged vehicle?

Council can only investigate vehicles that meet the unmanaged vehicle criteria.

An unmanaged vehicle is any vehicle left on a road or road-related area, such as a footpath, dividing strip or bike path, and is considered unmanaged if it’s:

  • left in a hazardous location
  • unsightly, dilapidated or dangerous to the public (e.g. wheels are missing or the vehicle has been vandalised)
  • not registered
  • abandoned.
Learn more about unmanaged vehicles

Types of unmanaged vehicles you can report

Report unmanaged vehicles on public roads, footpaths and in parks using the online form.

You can report vehicles including:

  • cars
  • trucks
  • trailers
  • caravans
  • motorbikes.
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Note:

  • We consider a vehicle to be unregistered if it does not hold a current registration in Queensland or any other state or territory. 
  • Any unsightly or dilapidated vehicles must be assessed by an authorised person. These do not generally include vehicles that have minor damage, reasonable wear and tear, slightly dirty, etc. 

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What you'll need to provide
1 Issue details

Provide issue details such as:

  • the type of issue
  • public safety concerns
  • why you believe it is unmanaged.
2 Vehicle details

You may choose to provide:

  • vehicle colour, make, model
  • vehicle registration status
  • registration plates and Vehicle Identification Number
  • photos of the vehicle. 
3 Location details

Provide location details such as street, suburb and postcode. 

If known, include how long the vehicle has been left at the location and the owner's information.

4 Contact details (optional)

Provide contact details such as a name, phone number and email. 

Frequently asked questions

Yes, it is important to report an unmanaged vehicle to Council.

Vehicles that are abandoned, unregistered, unsightly or creating a hazard are a risk to community safety and amenity.

Report an unmanaged vehicle.

To report an unmanaged vehicle to Council:

A car is considered abandoned if it’s left for more than 24 hours or 7 days, depending on where it’s parked.

Read the criteria for abandoned vehicles.