Off-road vehicles are not permitted on beaches, dunes or City reserves. Learn why these restrictions are in place, the penalties that apply, and where you can legally drive off-road.
Why off-road vehicles are not permitted
The City’s 32 kilometres of coastline include sensitive dune systems and important vegetation and wildlife habitats.
Off-road vehicles can:
- Damage vegetation and dune structures
- Disturb wildlife
- Create safety hazards for beach users.
To protect these areas and ensure public safety, off-road vehicles – including four-wheel-drives, trail bikes and quad bikes – are not permitted on beaches, foreshores or other City reserves.
Off-road driving and vehicle use
Driving an off-road vehicle on beaches or City reserves is an offence. Rangers patrol these areas and may issue a $500 infringement.
Depending on the circumstances, rangers may provide education first, but fines are issued to discourage behaviour that risks damage or endangers others.
Off-road driving is only permitted in designated areas outside the City of Wanneroo.
For approved locations and advice, visit:
Off-Road Vehicles – Shire of Gingin.
Four Wheel Driving – Parks and Wildlife Service.
Off-Road Vehicles – Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety.
4WD – Trails WA.
Joining a four-wheel-drive club is also a safe way to explore suitable locations.
Off-road vehicles may be used on private property only with the landowner’s permission. Without permission, you may be charged with trespassing. This includes parcels of land that are owned by developers.
