After months of frustration for Flaxmere residents, a rogue and battered car has left the suburb. But residents aren't celebrating just yet.
The black Ford Laser had been working its way around Ayr St, and Lorne Cres, as well as Lorne Pl every seven days since late in 2017 to avoid being towed.
A Hastings District Council spokeswoman said it was informed on Thursday morning, after a Hawke's Bay Today article about the saga, that the owner had moved the car to a "family address in Napier".
A police spokesperson said it was unlikely to be taking action unless the car moved again because it was legal to park an unregistered and unwarranted car on private property.
Hastings councillor for Flaxmere and Hastings Ambassador Henare O'Keefe said, "People power has caused common sense to prevail.