Report an unmanaged vehicle
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.
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.
You need to:
- provide issue details (e.g. your concerns about the vehicle, whether you've reported the matter before, etc.)
- let us know if the issue is a public safety concern.
You must provide information about the vehicle including:
- its type
- colour
- the date it was left.
You can also:
- check the vehicle's registration status
- provide the registration plates and Vehicle Identification Number
- attach up to 5 photos.
Provide location details, including:
- street number and name
- suburb
- postcode.
You must provide your contact details including
- name
- phone number
- email address.
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.
To report an unmanaged vehicle to Council:
- phone Council on 07 3403 8888
- complete the online form.
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.