We impound unregistered vehicles, or those deemed as abandoned on a road or Council land within the municipality. In accordance with our General Municipal Law 2014 and the Local Government Act 1989, vehicles that have been impounded for a period of 14 days without being reclaimed become the possession of the City of Whittlesea ready to be disposed of.
Our General Municipal Law 2014 deals with unregistered and abandoned vehicles:
- 12.3(1)(a) A person must not park an unregistered vehicle (if it is of a class which requires it to be or is usually registered under the Road Safety Act 1986) or a derelict vehicle on a road, in a public place (except with the consent of the occupier) or on Council land.
- 12.3(3) A vehicle left standing or abandoned on a road or Council land contrary to sub-clause (1) may be removed and impounded by Council or an authorised officer and if that occurs a notice in a form of Schedule 4 will, if practicable, be given.
Once we have taken possession of such vehicles, we put the vehicles up for auction and seek offers from any interested parties.
For a successful bidder, we can deliver the vehicle to your location of choice upon receipt of payment. Please note, vehicles are sold as salvageable vehicles with no keys and extra charges will apply for deliveries outside of the municipality.
Tows within the municipality can be arranged with us free of charge.
Unregistered vehicles must be placed onto private property and kept in accordance with any applicable Local Law or Legislation.
Only successful bidders will be notified.