Complaints can be filed either by utilizing the State Vehicle Abuse Hotline at 800-992-2761 or by completing the State Vehicle Abuse Complaint Form which can be found below. Complaints can be filed anonymously, but be assured that all complaints we receive are investigated.

To report an illegally parked car in New Jersey in 2026, you should contact the non-emergency line of the local police department in the specific township or city where the vehicle is located. New Jersey does not have a single statewide "parking app"; instead, jurisdictions like Jersey City or Newark have their own systems. In Newark, you can use the Newark Public Safety portal, while Jersey City often utilizes the "SeeClickFix" app for reporting non-emergency issues like blocked driveways or fire hydrant obstructions. If a car is blocking your private driveway, you have the legal right to have it towed, but the police must usually ticket it first to establish a record of the violation. Never call 9-1-1 for a parking complaint unless the vehicle is creating an immediate life-safety hazard, such as blocking an ambulance route or a main thoroughfare.