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Claim a vehicle or item that’s been impounded or confiscated by Council. Find out what happens to unclaimed vehicles.

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Important things to know

  • The definition of a vehicle includes but is not limited to cars, caravans, trailers, trucks and motorcycles.
  • To claim an illegally parked vehicle that has been towed from a clearway, no stopping zone or across a driveway, phone Council on 07 3403 8888, then arrange collection from the tow company.
  • A list of unmanaged vehicles, removed from Council roads or road-related areas, is published on this web page. These vehicles may be claimed by the owner within 28 days from the date of seizure and removal from the road.
  • Unclaimed unmanaged vehicles may be offered for sale by private treaty, tender, expression of interest or at an impounded car auction.
  • Articles and vehicles removed or confiscated from Council assets other than roads are listed separately on this web page.

Why has my vehicle been towed?

Your vehicle may have been towed from a road because it has been reported as:

  • illegally parked (including in a clearway or across a driveway)
  • hazardous
  • abandoned
  • 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 unmanaged (e.g. abandoned).

If the vehicle is registered and illegally parked (i.e. in a no stopping zone, across a driveway or in a clearway), Council may issue a fine and/or tow the vehicle.

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.

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Council can seize and remove unmanaged vehicles on roads and road-related areas under the Health, Safety and Amenity Local Law 2021.

Council can also confiscate or remove articles and vehicles left on Council land other than roads or road-related areas under the Public Land and Council Assets Local Law 2014.

How can I claim my vehicle?

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To claim an illegally parked vehicle that has been towed from a clearway, no stopping zone or across a driveway, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.

Use the following process to claim a towed unmanaged vehicle that has been removed from a Council road or road-related area.

1 Find the reference number

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.

2 Prepare your documents

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.
3 Claim your vehicle

Phone Council on 07 3403 8888 and quote your vehicle’s reference number.

4 Arrange collection

You need to arrange the collection of your vehicle from the applicable tow company.

5 Pay the release fee

When collecting your vehicle, you must pay the tow company's release fee.

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You have 28 days from the seized date to claim and collect your vehicle.

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Find out if your vehicle has been towed

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If your vehicle was illegally parked (in a clearway, no stopping zone or across a driveway) phone Council on 07 3403 8888.

Check the table below for details of all unmanaged vehicles that have been removed from Council roads and road-related areas. We will add vehicles as soon as practicable after towing, and they will be displayed on this page for at least 14 days.

Date advertised Seized location Description of vehicle Date seized Council reference number
3 August 2026 53 Milanion Crescent, Carindale BMW X5 3 July 2026 V-0026180
3 August 2026 40 Agnew Street, Norman Park Trailer Factory ATM up to 1.02T 17 July 2026 V-0023718
3 August 2026 108 Wellington Road, East Brisbane Economy 6x4 trailer 17 July 2026 V-0026066
3 August 2026 77 Lorikeet Street, Inala Mazda 3 20 July 2026 V-0027127
3 August 2026 31 Ellen Street, Oxley Volkswagen Golf 21 July 2026 V-0025646
3 August 2026 45 Stackpole Street, Wishart Daihatsu Charade 21 July 2026 V-0022387
3 August 2026 1/39 Bayliss Street, Auchenflower BMW 323 22 July 2026 V-0025390
3 August 2026 15 Victory Street, Zillmere Nissan Tiida 22 July 2026 V-0025178
3 August 2026 1153 Logan Road, Holland Park West Hyundai Sonata 22 July 2026 V-0025040
3 August 2026 3 Cider Street, Carseldine Mitsubishi Lancer 22 July 2026 V-0027207
3 August 2026 56 Pegg Road, Rocklea Robina Trailers ATM up to 1.02T 22 July 2026 V-0023902
3 August 2026 63 Khartoum Street, Gordon Park Mitsubishi Pajero 22 July 2026 V-0024483
3 August 2026 27 Chateau Street, Calamvale Honda Accord 22 July 2026 V-0024792
3 August 2026 21 Markham Street, Darra Mercedes Benz Sprinter 22 July 2026 V-0024549
3 August 2026 39 Jowett Street, Acacia Ridge Hyundai Getz 22 July 2026 V-0024398
3 August 2026 40 Bayliss Street, Toowong BMW 3 22 July 2026 V-0025463
3 August 2026 90 Southwick Street, Wynnum Dodge Caliber 22 July 2026 V-0023950
3 August 2026 203 Brisbane Street, Bulimba Ssangyong Korando 22 July 2026 V-0024400
3 August 2026 263 Learoyd Road, Acacia Ridge Ford Mondeo 23 July 2026 V-0026288
3 August 2026 38 Gibum Street, Chermside West Jayco Camper Trailer 23 July 2026 V-0025788
3 August 2026 11 Portulaca Street, Macgregor Lexus ES 300 23 July 2026 V-0027286
3 August 2026 32 Raffles Street, Mt Gravatt East Subaru Liberty 23 July 2026 V-0026663
3 August 2026 656 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mt Coot-tha Hyundai I30 24 July 2026 V-0027112
3 August 2026 100 Aquarium Avenue, Hemmant Camper trailer ATM up to 1.02T 24 July 2026 V-0027250
23 July 2026 75 Washington Avenue, Tingalpa Subaru Impreza 10 July 2026 V-0026815
23 July 2026 42 Villiers Street, New Farm Volkswagen Passat 10 July 2026 V-0025129
23 July 2026 4 Waratah Avenue, Carina Ford Focus 10 July 2026 V-0023577
23 July 2026 75 Washington Avenue, Tingalpa LDV V80 14 July 2026 V-0026816
23 July 2026 106 Central Avenue, Sherwood Holden Cruze 14 July 2026 V-0024856
23 July 2026 226 Muller Road, Taigum Toyota Orion 15 July 2026 V-0024266
23 July 2026 38 Rosedale Street, Coopers Plains Holden Viva 15 July 2026 V-0025128
23 July 2026 25 Rand Place, Bridgeman Downs Holden Statesman 15 July 2026 V-0025443
23 July 2026 56 Beatrice Street, Hawthorne Peugeot 406 16 July 2026 V-0024867
23 July 2026 24 Arrabri Avenue, Jindalee Volkswagen Golf 16 July 2026 V-0024543
23 July 2026 122 Crocus Street, Inala Volkswagen Golf 16 July 2026 V-0024423
23 July 2026 32 London Street, Eight Mile Plains Holden Barina 16 July 2026 V-0024068
23 July 2026 7 Curtin Avenue, Hamilton Mazda 3 17 July 2026 V-0025871
23 July 2026 20 Magura Street, Enoggera Ford Falcon 17 July 2026 V-0023200
17 July 2026 6 Park Road, Nundah Toyota Camry 30 June 2026 V-0024656
17 July 2026 12 Pamir Street, Nudgee Mazda B2500 30 June 2026 V-0024511
17 July 2026 87 Nardie Street, Eight Mile Plains Mercedes-Benz E230 1 July 2026 V-0024762
17 July 2026 24 Maygar Street, Windsor Ford Ranger 2 July 2026 V-0023418
17 July 2026 37 Russell Street, Everton Park Ford Falcon 2 July 2026 V-0026327
17 July 2026 367 Beenleigh Road, Sunnybank Nissan Datsun 3 July 2026 V-0019180
17 July 2026 244 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton Fiat Ducato 3 July 2026 V-0025834
17 July 2026 57 Meadow Avenue, Coopers Plains Toyota Aurion 4 July 2026 V-0026586
17 July 2026 6 Hoylake St Indooroopilly Piaggio Fly 150 6 July 2026 V-0024552
17 July 2026 49 Renton Street, Camp Hill Mitsubishi Lancer 7 July 2026 V-0023876
17 July 2026 22 Rhyndarra Street, Yeronga Run Like The Wind Food Van Trailer 7 July 2026 V-0024299
17 July 2026 3 Shylock Crescent, Sunnybank Hills Toyota Corolla 7 July 2026 V-0022127
17 July 2026 37 Garie Street, Wishart Kawasaki Ninja 7 July 2026 V-0023697
17 July 2026 97 Cremorne Road, Kedron Isuzu FRR Series Tray Truck 8 July 2026 V-0018577
17 July 2026 27 Mt Maroon Street, Algester Mercedes-Benz C 200 Series 8 July 2026 V-0024089
17 July 2026 50 The Avenue, Sunnybank Hills LDV Deliver 9 8 July 2026 V-0021655
17 July 2026 38 Abelia Street, Inala Mitsubishi Outlander 8 July 2026 V-0023316
17 July 2026 109 Lytton Road, Bulimba Mazda 6 9 July 2026 V-0026515
17 July 2026 16 Milsom Street, Coorparoo Mazda BT50 9 July 2026 V-0026781

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 9999

Monday 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.

Seized location Description of vehicle or article Date seized Council reference number
Orleigh Park, South Brisbane Red mountain bike 29 July 2026 23738040
Riverside Drive, West End 1x Callaway golf stick 29 July 2026 23033263
Riverside Drive, West End 1x bag with multiple various novelty licence plates 29 July 2026 23033263
Riverside Drive, West End 1x portable electric fan 29 July 2026 23033263
New Farm Park, New Farm Books 29 July 2026 23315854
New Farm Park, New Farm DVD set 29 July 2026 23315854
New Farm Park, New Farm Drone 29 July 2026 23315854

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 Female clothing items 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 Tarps 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 Mattress protector 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 Gillette shaver 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 Sleeping bag 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 Men's dress boots 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 Solar charger 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 Adidas shoes 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 A5 notebooks 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 Personal documentation 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 Power bank 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 Mobile phone 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 USB stick 23 July 2026 23872782

Ivory Street Dog Park, Fortitude Valley

 Earphones 23 July 2026 23872782

Cathedral Square, Brisbane City

 Accu check guide me machine 22 July 2026 23842270

Cathedral Square, Brisbane City

 Black lunchbox 21 July 2026 23842270

Cathedral Square, Brisbane City

 Power bank 21 July 2026 23842270

Cathedral Square, Brisbane City

 Assorted charging cords 21 July 2026 23842270

Cathedral Square, Brisbane City

 A5 notebook 21 July 2026 23842270

Cathedral Square, Brisbane City

 Yeti water bottle 21 July 2026 23842270

Cathedral Square, Brisbane City

 Toiletries bag 21 July 2026 23842270

Cathedral Square, Brisbane City

 Mobile phone 21 July 2026 23842270

Cathedral Square, Brisbane City

 Jewellery 21 July 2026 23842270

Cathedral Square, Brisbane City

 Electric shaver 21 July 2026 23842270
Cathedral Square, Brisbane City Brooks running shoes 21 July 2026 23842270

Wickham Park, Spring Hill

 Black suitcase with assorted clothing and bedding 21 July 2026 23048097

Wickham Park, Spring Hill

 Necklace 21 July 2026 23048097
Cathedral Square, Brisbane City Blue walking stick 16 July 2026 23842270
Orleigh Park, West End Pink/white bicycle 16 July 2026 23738040
Orleigh Park, West End Green/gold small bicycle 16 July 2026 23738040
Wickham Park, Spring Hill Binoculars 15 July 2026 23048097
Wickham Park, Spring Hill Battery charger 15 July 2026 23048097
Wickham Park, Spring Hill Mobile phone 15 July 2026 23048097
Wickham Park, Spring Hill Black cooler bag 15 July 2026 23048097
Wickham Park, Spring Hill Black bicycle 15 July 2026 23048097
Emma Millar Place, Brisbane City Leather backpack with clothing 15 July 2026 23039563
Emma Millar Place, Brisbane City Black plastic case with power bank and cables 15 July 2026 23039563
Emma Millar Place, Brisbane City Insulated cooler bag of clothing 15 July 2026 23039563

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.

For an unmanaged vehicle, removed from a Council road or road-related area, 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.