Unauthorised signs

Requirements

Signs cannot be placed on public property, including road reserves, nature strips, median strips, traffic islands or roundabouts. Rangers may seize unauthorised signs and the owner may be prosecuted.

Variable Message Sign (VMS) trailers are not permitted on Council verges under the City’s Parking Local Law. A $100 infringement may be issued to the owner.

Impounded signs can be collected by contacting Ranger Services. A fee of $81 per sign applies. To check if your vehicle has been impounded, contact the City Rangers on (08) 9405 5000.

Signage approvals

For information about signage approvals on private land, public open space and the road reserve (including temporary signs for community organisations), visit the related pages below.