Abandoned Vehicles
How do I report a vehicle on the road which I think may have been abandoned?
If there is a vehicle on the road that you suspect has been abandoned, you can notify the Hamilton City Council parking team by calling 07 838 6888 during office hours.
A Parking Officer will go out to the vehicle, take note of the details, and attach a Intention to Tow notice on the windscreen advising the owner that they have 7 days to remove the vehicle.
A letter is sent to the last registered owner.
If after 7 days the vehicle remains, it will be towed.
What can I do if I think a vehicle is parked illegally?
If there is a vehicle that you believe is parked illegally (for example: parked facing the wrong way on the street, parked over or within 1 metre of a driveway, parked on yellow lines, illegally parked in a mobility space) you can notify the Hamilton City Council parking team by calling 07 838 6888 during office hours.
A Parking Officer will go out to the vehicle to site and ticket any infringements.
Who do I contact to report a burned out vehicle?
To report a burnt out vehicle you can contact the Hamilton City Council parking team by calling 07 838 6888 during office hours.
There is a statutory process that they must follow before the vehicle can be declared abandoned and removed.
If the vehicle is causing a danger please be sure to give details of this.
Who can I contact if I think my vehicle may have been towed by Hamilton City Council?
If you think your vehicle may have been towed by Hamilton City Council you can contact the parking team by calling 07 838 6888 during office hours.
If your vehicle was parked on private property, you will need to contact the property owner for details of who to contact.