Parking incorrectly can be an offence under the Road Traffic Code and the Shire of Toodyay Parking Local Laws, as it could place people’s safety at risk.

There are a range of offences detailed in State and Local Laws. Most can be avoided by paying attention to street signs and following a few simple steps. Some of the more common offences are listed below:

• Parking on or over a foot path
• Park or stand a vehicle facing the wrong way
• Obstructing a right of way or private drive
• Displaying vehicles for sale in public places
• Double parking or using more than one parking bay
• Parking in a disabled parking bay without an ACROD permit
• Parking on or over a fire hydrant
• Parking in no parking or no standing areas

Remember to check the signs and remember that vehicles should not be left in a public place for more than 24 hours. Special laws also apply in regard to parking of trucks in residential areas.  Please contact the Ranger Services for further details.