City rangers to patrol Eden Beach
Published Monday, 19th October 2015
The City of Wanneroo will step up ranger patrols on Eden Beach to ensure drivers are aware of and comply with laws which ban vehicles on beaches and sand dunes.
The City’s Manager of Community Safety and Emergency Management, Trevor Prentis said under section 39(d) of the City’s Local Government and Public Property Local Law it is an offence for drivers to take a vehicle of any kind onto a beach or sand dunes, unless authorised to do so in the course of their duties, or allowed by a sign.
“Drivers can be fined $125 on the spot or can receive infringement notices in the post if they break the law,” Mr Prentis said.
“The City wants to ensure swimmers and walkers can enjoy the environment safely since the new beach access path was opened by the developer. There have been complaints from beach users about drivers speeding, driving too close and in some cases, abusing them.”
To reinforce this message, City rangers will conduct extra patrols on Eden Beach on weekends.
The developer will also install extra signs advising that beach driving is not permitted in any vehicle including quad bikes.
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