Unclaimed impounded vehicles in Ekurhuleni face possible disposal

The City of Ekurhuleni calls on owners of impounded vehicles to reclaim their vehicles at Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) pounds within 30 days of impoundment to avoid disposal.

The city says it has unsuccessfully attempted to trace and facilitate the collection of several vehicles that remain impounded.

The affected vehicles include motor vehicles, motorcycles and trailers stored at the EMPD pounds in Alberton, Boksburg, Brakpan and Kempton Park.

Registered owners or persons authorised to act on their behalf are urged to check the published list of impounded vehicles and make the necessary arrangements for collection.

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To reclaim an impounded vehicle, owners are required to:

Present valid identification and proof of vehicle ownership or written authorisation from the registered owner

Settle all outstanding impoundment, towing, storage, administrative and other applicable fees

The city cautions that vehicles not collected within the prescribed period, where outstanding fees remain unpaid, may be disposed of as scrap to recover costs incurred by the municipality, subject to applicable legal requirements.

The disposal process is guided by Regulation 320 of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000, issued under the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), which makes provision for the disposal of qualifying unclaimed impounded vehicles.

The affected vehicles are currently stored at the following EMPD pounds:

Alberton Pound: 4 Ewarton Road, General Alberts Park, Alberton
Boksburg Pound: 43 Reservoir Road, Boksburg
Brakpan Pound: 221 Struis Street, near Carnival City, Brakpan
Kempton Park Pound: 1 Stand and Ashton Street, Kempton Park

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“The city encourages affected vehicle owners to act promptly to avoid additional storage costs and the possible loss of their vehicles,” said city spokesperson Zweli Dlamini.

“Residents are urged to view the official public notice for the complete list of impounded vehicles, including registration numbers, vehicle descriptions and pound reference numbers.”