Vehicle Control (Abandoned, Off-Road, Hooning)

This page provides detailed information and assists people on how to report abandoned or off-road vehicles and hooning within the City of Kwinana.

Off Road Vehicle and Hooning Issues

It is against the law Under the Control of Vehicles (Off Road Areas) Act 1978 to ride or drive off-road vehicles in Kwinana, unless:

• You are on private land with the owner's permission, or
• You are in the Medina Off-Road Area, which is the only approved area in Kwinana.

An off-road vehicle is any vehicle that is not registered for use on public roads.

Who to Contact

• City of Kwinana Rangers can only respond if the off-road vehicle is being used in parks, reserves, or other land owned or managed by the City. Call Rangers on  08 9439 0200.
• If you see someone driving dangerously (hooning) on streets, roads, footpaths, or verges, this is a police matter. Call WA Police on 131 444.

Medina Off-Road Area

This is the only place in Kwinana where off-road vehicles are allowed. Rules apply when using this area.

Abandoned Vehicles

A vehicle is called abandoned if it has been left in a public place or on City land (not private property) for more than 24 hours.

The City may remove the vehicle if it is considered abandoned.

To report an abandoned vehicle, please call the City of Kwinana Rangers on 08 9439 0200.

Impounded Vehicles

If a vehicle is abandoned, the City may remove it and take it to our vehicle impound facility.

If you think your vehicle has been impounded, please contact the City of Kwinana during business hours.

To get your vehicle back, you must:

• Pay the fees for towing, storage and removal.
• Show proof that the vehicle belongs to you (for example, your registration papers).

Once this is done, the City will give approval to release your vehicle from the impound facility located at Phoenix Rd & Sudlow Rd, Bibra Lake WA 6163.

You are responsible for picking up your vehicle. If it can’t be driven, you must arrange a tow truck to collect it.

If the vehicle is not collected within 60 days, the City may sell it at a public auction.