Who enforces abandoned vehicle removal in Perth?

City of Perth Ranger Services and authorised council officers enforce abandoned vehicle removal and related orders.

How do I report an abandoned vehicle?

Report through the City of Perth online reporting tool or call the Ranger Services contact with photos, location and registration details.

Will I be told about fines or fees?

Enforcement notices typically state any fines, removal or storage fees, but the cited reporting pages do not list fixed fee amounts.

Perth Abandoned Vehicle Reporting - Bylaw Removal

Transportation Western Australia 3 Minutes Read · published February 11, 2026

Perth, Western Australia has a formal process for reporting suspected abandoned vehicles so council officers can assess and remove hazards or nuisances. This guide explains how to report a vehicle, which office enforces removal, likely enforcement outcomes, and practical steps to ensure swift action. Use the City of Perth online reporting options or contact Ranger Services to start a removal request; include photos, registration details and the exact location when possible.^[1]

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement of abandoned vehicle removal in Perth is handled by the City of Perth Ranger Services and authorised officers who act under the relevant city bylaws and local laws. The official City of Perth pages list reporting and removal processes but do not publish fixed penalty amounts for abandoned vehicles on the cited pages; see the resources for how to report and contact enforcement.^[1]^[2]

Fines: not specified on the cited page.
Escalation: not specified on the cited page; typically matters progress from warning to removal and possible fines.
Non-monetary sanctions: vehicle seizure, impoundment and orders to remove the vehicle; court action may follow for recovery of costs.
Enforcer and complaints: City of Perth Ranger Services handles inspections and complaints; contact via the council reporting portal or Ranger Services contact page.^[2]
Appeals and review: appeal routes not specified on the cited page; check the enforcement notice for time limits and review information when an order is issued.
Defences/discretion: authorised officers have discretion for reasonable excuses such as recent breakdown or lawful storage; permit or temporary exemption processes are not specified on the cited page.

If you receive a notice, act quickly because enforcement time limits and recovery procedures may begin immediately.

Applications & Forms

The City of Perth does not publish a separate downloadable 'abandoned vehicle removal' statutory form on the cited reporting page; reports are made via the council's online reporting tool or by contacting Ranger Services directly. Fees for removal or impoundment are not specified on the cited page and will be provided in the enforcement notice if applied.^[1]

How to Report an Abandoned Vehicle

Note the precise location, registration number (if visible), vehicle make/model, and how long it has been stationary.
Take clear photos from different angles showing location and condition.
Use the City of Perth online report form or telephone the Ranger Services contact to lodge a complaint with supporting details.^[1]
Await inspection: authorised officers will inspect and determine if the vehicle meets criteria for removal.
If removal occurs, the owner may be charged removal and storage costs; the cited pages do not specify exact fees.

FAQ

Who enforces abandoned vehicle removal in Perth?: City of Perth Ranger Services and authorised council officers enforce abandoned vehicle removal and related orders.
How do I report an abandoned vehicle?: Report through the City of Perth online reporting tool or call the Ranger Services contact with photos, location and registration details.^[1]
Will I be told about fines or fees?: Enforcement notices typically state any fines, removal or storage fees, but the cited reporting pages do not list fixed fee amounts.

How-To

Document the vehicle: location, registration, condition and time-frame you observed it.
Photograph the vehicle and surroundings for evidence.
Submit a report via the City of Perth online report page or call Ranger Services with your details.^[1]
Keep your reference number and follow up if there is no response within the council's stated timelines.

Key Takeaways

Report with photos and exact location to speed inspection.
City of Perth Ranger Services is the enforcer and primary contact for removal.
Specific fines and fees are not published on the cited reporting pages and will appear in any enforcement notice.