The LPR cameras track car and plate details, sending the information back to WA Police where it is cross-checked. This means stolen cars can be identified in real time.
These cameras join other CCTV cameras in Pinjarra, all being used to prevent crime and catch criminals. More cameras will be installed in the future, dependant on funding.
Off-Road Vehicles
What is an Off-road Vehicle?
Off-road vehicles are governed under the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 (Act). Under the Act, an Off-road Vehicle is any vehicle that is not road registered and cannot be registered in accordance with the Road Traffic Act 1974.
The most common types of Off-road Vehicles are:
- Dirt bikes
- Quad bikes
- Buggies
- 4WD vehicles
Shire of Murray Rangers are authorised officers under the Act and work closely with Police and other agencies to control illegal off-road vehicle activities.
Where can I use my off-road vehicle?
A major consideration of anyone who may be contemplating purchasing an Off-road Vehicle is obviously “where can I legally drive/ride my Off-road Vehicle? Off-road Vehicles can only be used in areas gazetted under the Act and on private land with the landowner’s permission. There are no gazetted Off-road Vehicle areas within the Shire of Murray.
Areas that are gazetted for Off-road Vehicle use
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Location
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Area Managed by
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Types of Vehicles Permitted
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Bootoo Street, Lancelin
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Shire of Gingin (200+Ha)
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Dirt bikes, Quad bikes, Buggies,
4WD vehicles
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Ledge Point Road, Ledge Point
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Shire of Gingin (40Ha)
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Dirt bikes, Quad bikes
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Orchid Road, Pinjar
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Department of Parks and Wildlife (314Ha)
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Dirt bikes, Quad bikes
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Gnangara Road, Lexia
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Department of Parks and Wildlife (350Ha)
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Dirt bikes, Quad Bikes
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Thomas Road, Medina
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City of Kwinana (20Ha)
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Dirt bikes, Quad bikes
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Spencer’s Brook Road, York
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Shire of York (4Ha)
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Dirt bikes, Quad bikes
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For more information regarding these gazetted off-road areas, please contact the relevant local governments or the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction on 9219 9000.
Registration of Off-road Vehicles
All Off-road Vehicles are required to be registered in accordance with section 7(2) of the Act. All Off-road Vehicles can be licensed at any Department of Transport Licensing Centres.
Vehicles currently registered under the Road Traffic Act 1974 are not required to be registered under the Act.
Environmental impact
Users of Off-road Vehicles should be aware that noise coming from the vehicles might create a disturbance for nearby residents.
Drivers and riders are also reminded that regular use of Off-road Vehicles in the same area not only threatens flora and fauna but may cause degradation of the land, erosion of soils and dust pollution.
Environmental impact issues, including noise, are regulated by the Environmental Protection Act 1986.
Reporting Off-road Vehicle activity
If Off-road Vehicles are observed being driven/ridden in a park or on a reserve, contact the Shire of Murray on 9531 7777.
The more information you are able to provide, the more likely we are able to identify and deal with the alleged offenders.
Information that would assist Rangers includes:
- Make and model of the Off-road Vehicles.
- Licence plate number (if the Off-road Vehicles has one displayed)
- Primary colour and secondary colour.
- Any other distinguishing marks (e.g. stickers, number on bike, seat colour).
- Operator description, operator name and the address where the operator may reside (if known).
- General description, shirt and trouser colour, boot/shoe colour and helmet colour
Any activity involving Off-road Vehicles on roads, verges or footpaths must be reported immediately to the Police on 131 444 as these activities are offences under the Road Traffic Act 1974.
Related links
Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978
License an off-road vehicle - Department of Transport
Department of Local Government - Map of Off Road Areas