Towing Illegally Parked Cars, Brisbane & Surrounds

Yes, as a private property owner or authorised manager, you are within your rights to have unauthorised or illegally parked vehicles towed from your property in Brisbane. However, this can only be done if specific legal requirements are met under the Tow Truck Act 1973 (Qld) and the Tow Truck Regulation 2009 (Qld).

Your property must display clear and compliant signage that warns drivers their vehicle may be towed if parked without permission.

In addition, you (or your authorised representative, such as a building or strata manager) must complete a Towing Consent Form before any removal can take place. This written consent allows Ready Towing to legally remove the vehicle and ensures the process is fully compliant with Queensland towing laws.

Once consent is provided, our accredited tow truck operators will remove the vehicle safely and notify the Queensland Police Service, as required. This helps the vehicle owner locate their car and provides an official record of the tow. Find out more about what to do if your car is towed.

By working with a professional, fully licensed towing company like Ready Towing, you can ensure every step is handled lawfully, transparently and efficiently, protecting both your rights and those of the vehicle owner. Our fleet of tow trucks can assist in low clearance towing, motorbike towing and heavy vehicle towing.

Private property refers to any land or premises owned or managed by a private individual, business or organisation and not by a public authority or the Brisbane City Council. This can include apartment complexes, commercial properties, shopping centres, hospitals, schools or any private car park. However, towing rules differ depending on whether the public can access the property freely.

• For restricted-access private property (like a gated business car park or residential complex), the property owner or manager generally has clearer authority to remove unauthorised vehicles, provided the correct signage and consent procedures are followed.
• For publicly accessible private property (such as a shopping centre or restaurant car park), towing can still occur but is subject to stricter regulations. These sites must display compliant warning signs and follow all required notification steps before a tow can legally take place.

Ready Towing works closely with both commercial and residential property owners to ensure every tow complies with Queensland law. Our team can assist you in understanding the requirements for signage, documentation and notification, making the process simple, legal and stress-free.

A Towing Consent Form is a legal document that gives Ready Towing permission to remove an unauthorised or illegally parked vehicle from private property. Queensland law requires that this written consent be completed before any tow can take place; it’s what makes the removal legal and protects all parties involved. The form records essential details, including:

• The property address where the vehicle is parked
• The reason for towing (e.g. blocking access, parked without authorisation)
• The vehicle details (make, model, colour and registration)
• The name and signature of the property owner or authorised representative

Once signed, the form serves as official authorisation for the tow truck operator to proceed. Ready Towing keeps a copy for compliance and provides one to the property owner for their records.

This requirement ensures transparency and fairness, protecting property owners from liability and vehicle owners from unauthorised removals. When you call Ready Towing, our team will guide you through the towing consent process step-by-step and handle all documentation, ensuring everything is fully compliant with Queensland’s towing regulations.