The City of Port Phillip has the power to impound vehicles it considers to be derelict or abandoned.

If an investigation results in a vehicle being declared derelict or abandoned the owner is usually advised and given an opportunity to take remedial action to show that the vehicle is no longer derelict or abandoned. Should the owner fail to take this opportunity, the vehicle will be impounded. It may be released to the owner upon payment of a prescribed fee of $300 (inc GST). If the vehicle remains unclaimed the vehicle will be held in storage for a limited time and then may be sold at public auction.

To report a derelict or abandoned vehicle online use eServices.  If you prefer you can call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask to report a derelict or abandoned vehicle.

Apart from Abandoned Vehicles, the City of Port Phillip may move or impound any vehicle that is causing an unlawful obstruction, or that is unlawfully parked or left standing in an area designated by the Minister for Transport.

If a vehicle is blocking your driveway, it may be possible to have it towed away. To report a problem with a vehicle blocking your driveway online use eServices. If you prefer you can call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask to report a vehicle blocking your driveway.

If an obstruction occurs outside business hours, please telephone the after hours parking emergency number, 0407 304 449.

Parts of the following streets are designated Clearway Tow-Away Zones: -
Barkly Street, Princes Street, Alma Road, Grey Street, Inkerman Street.
If a vehicle is left standing on such a Clearway Tow-Away Zone. It may be towed away.

To ask us a question, request information or give us feedback about clearway tow away zones online use eServices . If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask about clearway tow away zones.

Nationwide City Pound 

Telephone: 9621 1525 The normal office hours are Monday to Friday 6.30am - 9.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm. They are closed Sunday & Public Holidays.

POUND DETAILS: Cars are taken to the pound located at 34 Cromwell St Collingwood, (near the corner of Langridge St). Melways Ref: Map 2C: G12