Abandoned and Impounded Vehicles

Find out about how to report an abandoned vehicle and how to reclaim your vehicle if it has been impounded

Vehicles that are unlawfully parked or abandoned can be impounded by Ranger Services. The City will contact the last known owner by letter to advise of the vehicle’s whereabouts.

Report an abandoned vehicle

If you believe a vehicle has been abandoned contact Ranger Services on 9394 5000.

Please provide as much detail as possible including information on:

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Location
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Description of the vehicle
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Condition of the vehicle
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Plate number (if the plate is still on the vehicle).

Rangers will attend and place a sticker on the vehicle requesting the owner remove it within 24 hours. Rangers cannot tow a vehicle without this 24 hour period being followed. If the vehicle remains in place after this time Rangers may tow the vehicle to the impound facility.

Once the vehicle has been towed the City will contact the last known owner by letter, advising them we have impounded the vehicle and the costs of getting it released.

Claim an impounded vehicle

To reclaim a vehicle, the owner must attend the City of Armadale administration office, provide proof of ownership and pay the necessary fees and prior to release.

The fees involved for impounded vehicles are as follows:

Obstructing vehicle impounding fee: $108

Obstructing vehicle towing fee: Full cost recovery

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Storage fee: Full cost recovery
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For more information contact the City by phone on 9394 5000 or email.