Ranger Information (General)

Under the Control of Vehicles (Off Road Areas) Act 1978 it is an offence to drive or ride an off-road vehicle within the City of Albany, unless it is used on private land with the owner's consent.

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 only registered off-road facility within the City of Albany is the Albany Motorbike Club circuit on Princess Avenue, Robinson; this facility is only available for use by club members.

Use of road registered vehicles on City beaches and reserves is also controlled and drivers are required to follow signage at the reserve, or contact the rangers to obtain information on what activities are permitted.

The City's rangers are available to attend schools within the City of Albany to present an education package to all age groups. The presentation covers the ranger's role, responsible pet ownership and animal care. For presentations that are tailored to suit the specific needs of the school or the teacher, please contact ranger services on 9841 9209 for further information.

There are a number of camping areas in Albany that are under the care and control of the City.

Campers are required to comply with signs at the site relating to fires, camping conditions and local conditions. Campers are also advised that, unless expressly signposted otherwise, three days is the maximum camping period allowed.

Please read all parking signs before leaving your vehicle, as regular parking inspections are conducted by rangers.

In order to ensure there is sufficient parking for all people visiting Albany's central business district, time limits on parking signs should be observed.

It is an offence to park:

·        In a loading bay

·        In a disabled bay without an ACROD permit clearly displayed on the vehicle dashboard

·        Against the flow of traffic

·        On a footpath

·        Longer than the prescribed time limit displayed on a parking sign