The City of Melville Parking Local Laws cover abandoned, unregistered and disused vehicles. Under State legislation, it is also an offence to leave or abandon your vehicle in the road reserve or on a carriageway. If necessary, a Ranger can impound your vehicle and it will be towed to the City’s impounding yard.

Impounding of abandoned vehicles

Where a Ranger finds a vehicle that is either unlawfully parked or could be considered to be abandoned, unregistered or disused, then the Ranger can impound the vehicle if it not removed or relocated to private property.

The time given to remove an abandoned vehicle will depend on each situation and could be anytime from 24 hours to 7 days.

Recovery of impounded vehicles

All vehicles that are impounded by Rangers are taken to the City’s vehicle impounding area, Bramanti Road, Murdoch. Impounded vehicles can be recovered after paying the costs of impounding, removal, plus a daily custody fee.

Recovering an abandoned vehicle from the impounding area is often a costly procedure. It is suggested that before going to collect an impounded vehicle you obtain details of the amount due as the vehicle will not be released until the full amount is paid.

Sale of removed vehicles

Where an impounded vehicle has not been collected within 2 months of the impounding date, the City may sell the vehicle. Impounded vehicles are usually sold by public auction or tender with the City accepting the best offer. If a vehicle is not sold it may be otherwise disposed of.

If you require further clarification on abandoned vehicles please contact the City’s Ranger Services
on 9364 0647.