Removal of Abandoned Vehicles

Report an abandoned vehicle

Non-compliance by holder of the vehicle

This applies in particular to vehicles parked for long periods of time which cause damage, pose a danger to the environment or interfere with the aesthetic appearance of the municipality or a specially protected part of the countryside or nature.

Failure to comply with the obligation under Section 67(1)(a) of the Waste Act may result in a fine of up to 1,500€ being imposed on the owner of the vehicle.

If the holder of the vehicle fails to comply with these obligations and his vehicle:

  • causes damage to the environment, then the City Hall or the relevant local authority (depending on who owns the public space or road on which the vehicle is parked) shall immediately remove and subsequently place such a vehicle in a designated parking area,
  • poses a danger to the environment or interferes with the aesthetic appearance of the Capital City or a specially protected area of the countryside, then the City Hall or the relevant local authority shall require the holder of such a vehicle to remove the vehicle from the public space himself within 60 days. If, after the expiry of 60 days from the date of the notice, the holder of the vehicle fails to rectify the situation, the City Hall or the relevant local authority shall remove and subsequently place such a vehicle in a designated parking area.

The costs of removing the vehicle to the designated parking place shall be borne by the holder of the vehicle, in accordance with the Waste Act.

What if the holder/owner fails to take the vehicle from the designated parking area within one month of being notified?

Immediately after expiry of this period, the competent waste management authority shall initiate proceedings to determine whether ownership of the vehicle is acquired by the State. If the competent waste management authority determines that ownership of the vehicle is acquired by the State, the State shall become the owner of the vehicle on the date on which the decision becomes final.

How do you report vehicles parked for long periods of time which cause damage, pose a danger to the environment or interfere with the aesthetic appearance of the municipality or a specially protected part of the countryside or nature?

You may report vehicles to [email protected]

In your report, please include:

  • the type of vehicle,
  • registration number (if it is on the vehicle),
  • colour,
  • exact location of parking,
  • any other findings about the condition of the vehicle,
  • photo documentation.