Unattended vehicles and items

Council deals with multiple types of unattended items and vehicles under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021. Below is a list of common unattended items we deal with, and how to report them.

Unattended vehicles

If you believe a vehicle (including trailers) is abandoned, check if it is registered on Service NSW.

It is not the intention of Council to take action against owners of registered vehicles that are in a drivable condition and are;

  • Legally parked in accordance with Road Rules.
  • Not creating an immediate amenity issue.

Registered vehicles that are unable to be legally driven because of their physical condition may be investigated.

If required to investigate the matter, Council may;

  • Direct the owner or person responsible for the vehicle to remove the vehicle
  • Take possession of the vehicle
  • Dispose of the vehicle in accordance with the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
  • Issue fines

Due to strict time and notification requirements under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021, investigations may take over two months to complete.

Unregistered vehicles

Unregistered vehicles are not permitted to be placed, stood or parked on a road or road-related area. If you are the owner of an unregistered vehicle, the vehicle should be contained within your property boundary or other privately owned property, with the property owner’s permission.

Fines in excess of $300 apply.

Shopping trolleys

Shopping trolleys are quite commonly found far from their homes throughout the LGA. In most cases, if you contact the trolley collect team for the relevant store, they will come out and collect the trolley.

If it has been a week since you reported the trolley to the relevant trolley collector, contact Council and we can take further action on requesting the company to remove the trolley.

Footpath obstructions and other unattended Items

Council investigates items left in public places, such as on a footpath. These items can be anything from furniture, to car parts or even building materials. These can be reported to Council. If you have any idea of who they belong to, or any photos or videos of them being left, please also send this in at the time of reporting.

Due to strict time and notification requirements under the Act,  investigations may take over two months to complete.

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