The City’s Parking Local Law is designed to control and manage parking, to ensure safe and fair use of parking facilities.
Drivers are responsible for being aware of, and adhering to, all signage, road markings and legislation. The regulations stated in the Road Traffic Code 2000 and the City’s Parking Local Law 2014 are enforceable at all times and do not require signage.
Safe parking within the City
We want to ensure the safety of all drivers and pedestrians within the City. Here are some of the most common parking problems encountered:
- Parking on a footpath:
- It’s an offence to park any part of your vehicle on or over a footpath, including where a footpath intersects or crosses a driveway.
- Vehicles parked against the flow of traffic/Facing the wrong direction:
- When parking a vehicle on the side of the road, it must be parked facing the direction the traffic is moving.
- Parking in bays set aside for people with disabilities (ACROD bays):
- These bays are easily identified with signage and bay markings
- Parking in these bays without the required permit carries a penalty of up to $5000
- Disability parking permit holders are allowed to park in a street or kerbside time-restricted area for double the signposted time, provided a valid parking session is active, where paid parking applies.
View the City's Parking principles.
Definitions of parking rules
A driver shall not stop in an area where a ‘No Parking’ sign is present, unless:
- The driver is dropping off or picking up passengers or goods and is finished within two minutes of stopping
- The driver does not leave the vehicle unattended
- The sign refers to a specific type of vehicle which is permitted, such as taxis.
A driver cannot park in an area where a ‘Permissive Parking’ (time-restriction) sign applies, for longer than the period indicated on the sign.
Please note; it is an offence to return the vehicle to the same area within one hour.
A driver cannot park on a verge without the consent of the adjacent land owner or property occupier. A vehicle parked on a verge without authority is subject to an infringement, even if no restriction signs are in place.
Owners/occupiers have the right to apply for verge parking restrictions. Verge parking signs will incur a fee.
A driver cannot stop in an area where a ‘Clearway’ sign is present, unless:
- The vehicle is a public bus and the driver is dropping off or picking up passengers
- The area also displays a ‘Permissive Parking’ (time-restriction) sign advising that stopping is permitted at certain times.
A driver cannot stop in an area designated as a bus lane within the operating times as indicated by signage, unless:
- The vehicle is a public bus or taxi and is dropping off or picking up passengers
- Permissive parking is allowed outside of the operating times.
Disability parking bays are specially marked with the disability symbol and are easily distinguished from regular parking bays. Vehicles must display a current registered disability parking permit on the windscreen or dashboard, to park in these bays.
How do I apply for a disability parking permit?
You can apply for a disability parking permit by visiting the National Disability Services (NDS) website.
Safe parking at schools
Unlawful parking in school areas is a major safety hazard that poses a risk to children, pedestrians and other road users.
School parking
It is an offence to stop or park a vehicle:
- In No Stopping or No Parking areas
- So that it obstructs a footpath
- On a verge without the owner’s consent
- Facing the wrong way
- So that it is double parked
- Within three metres of a continuous dividing line or median strip
- Within 10 metres of an intersection/corner (without traffic control signals)
- In a manner that blocks a driveway
- On a median strip or traffic island
- So that any portion is within a bus zone.
Please be aware that infringements may be issued for these offences.
School parking FAQs
- Walk or cycle to school when dropping off or collecting children
- Park nearby and walk a short distance to the school
- Plan your trip so you arrive on the school side of the road
- Avoid leaving your vehicle for long periods
- Follow signage at all times
- Form a School Road Safety committee (contact the school principal and/or the Parents and Citizens Association)
- Use public transport
- Slow down around schools and be aware.
- Educate students about parking procedures around the school
- Encourage children to educate their parents and carers on safe school parking
- Establish a supervised kiss-and-drive facility or traffic policy, which can be published for all parents, carers, teachers and students
- Notify parents of any problems via school newsletters and at assemblies.
We can help
The City of Stirling officers conduct regular school parking patrols during school times and are happy to help with any parking concerns your school may have.
We can visit your school to remind parents about safe parking and follow up with enforcement action if required.
Parking do's and don'ts
- Be aware
- Be courteous
- Be responsible
- Use the kiss-and-drive facility (if provided)
- Observe and adhere to all regulatory signage
- Slow down around schools and drive safely.
- Block driveways
- Park on footpaths
- Park in bus zones
- Obstruct children’s crossings
- Park on a verge without consent
- Double park.
No stopping areas
No stopping areas can be defined by signage or a continuous yellow line painted along the edge of a road.
Please note, a driver is not permitted to stop on a length of road or in an area where No Stopping restrictions apply, this includes dropping off passengers or goods in No Stopping areas. Vehicles may only stop in these zones to comply with other regulations (for example, at traffic lights or to avoid an accident).
Double parking
A driver must not stop a vehicle so that any portion of the vehicle is between any other stationary vehicle and the centre of the road.
Useful resources
Off-road vehicles
Due to the City’s high residential population, there are no areas for using off-road vehicles (ORV) in the City of Stirling. However, there are a number of areas nearby which have been set aside in the Control of Vehicles (Off Road Areas) Act 1978 in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Conservation.
These areas are:
- Gnangara Pine Plantation, Gnangara Road in Lexia (City of Swan)
- Pinjarra Pines Area: corner of Pinjar Road and Wattle Avenue, Pinjar (operated by Department of Environment and Conservation)
- Ledge Point (Shire of Gingin)
- Lancelin (Shire of Gingin).
Off-road vehicles are not to be used in any parks, reserves, beaches or on the road in the City of Stirling. If you see an ORV in the street, call the Police on 131 444. If you spot an off-road vehicle in a park, reserve or beach, please phone our Customer Contact Centre on (08) 9205 8555.
Pocket motorbikes
Pocket motorbikes (vehicles under 50cc) are classed as a vehicle under the Road Traffic Act 1974 (WA) and as such must conform to the Act. They are not allowed to be ridden on a footpath or roadway unless registered. They may be ridden on private property with the consent of the owner.
Motorised skateboards are likewise classed as a vehicle and must also conform to the Road Traffic Act. They are not allowed to be ridden on a footpath or be ridden on a roadway unless registered.
As it is unlikely either of these vehicle types will meet registration standards, it is recommended you report them.
If the pocket motorbike or motorised skateboard is on a footpath or roadway, please contact the Police on 131 444. If they are on public property such as a reserve, please phone our Customer Contact Centre on (08) 9205 8555.
E-scooters
The City of Stirling is partnering with Beam Mobility (Beam) to provide 250 e-scooters across a 26km2 area in Watermans Bay, Scarborough, Trigg, Karrinyup and Innaloo.
It is quick and easy to access a Beam e-scooter, simply download the Beam app and scan the code on an e-scooter at one of the designated parking spots. E-scooters are available to ride from IKEA in the east of the operating area all the way to our iconic Scarborough Beach in the west.
All Beam e-scooters are fitted with registration numbers (front and back) to make it quick and easy to report any issues. If you see a badly parked e-scooter, vandalism or poor riding behavior please immediately report this to Beam for swift response via the reporting channels below.
Benefits of e-scooters
- E-scooter trips reduce dangerous emissions, traffic congestion, take up a fraction of the space of a car and are extremely energy efficient
How to locate
Download the Beam app and find an e-scooter nearby.
How to ride
- Unlock it Scan the QR code on the handlebar to unlock the e-scooter and follow the instructions in the app.
- Safety first Check all equipment, including the brakes, and wear a helmet before you ride.
- Start riding Push off on the e-scooter to get it moving, then press the ‘Go’ button gently.
- To slow down and stop Release the ‘Go’ button gently to reduce your speed or pull firmly on the brake levers on the handlebar.
- To end the trip Park at designated parking spots, ensuring that the e-scooter is parked on the footpath away from pedestrians and doorways. And, place the e-scooter back on its kickstand, take a photo of the e-scooter parked neatly before ending the trip.
E-scooter map
FAQs
E-scooters will improve connectivity and provide an accessible and sustainable transport option for visitors and residents to explore more of the city.
Shared micromobility aims to improve links between significant precincts, such as Karrinyup Shopping Centre, Westfield Innaloo and key destinations across the city, including Trigg Beach and Scarborough Beach, assist in better connections to public transport such as buses and trains, and encourage a shift away from cars for shorter trips.
Beam’s e-scooters are equipped with state-of-the-art systems and geofencing technology, which ensures that the e-scooters remain in the Operating Area and can be speed limited and prevented from riding and parking in particular areas.
E-scooters provide an agile and sustainable, on-demand transport option for visitors and local residents to get around Stirling. They also reduce harmful carbon emissions, traffic and parking congestion, support business connectivity and create local jobs. Beam will have an on-the-ground team based in Stirling to support a 24/7 service.
Beam will deploy its Saturn 5 e-scooters, featuring safety-first technology to support both rider safety and that of other road users, including GPS tracking, geofencing and speed limiting technology to ensure safe integration into the local transport network. High precision geofencing will be in place, ensuring riders remain inside the approved e-scooter operational zones, and swift action as the rider moves between zones with differing restrictions such as ‘slow zones’, where speed is automatically slowed, ‘no ride zones’ and ‘no parking zones’. Beam’s seated e-scooters will also be available for local use.
You can contact Beam’s Customer Service team through the ‘Support’ button on the main menu in the Beam app.
If you need to speak to someone in person, please call Beam’s helpline:
- Toll-free number 1300 507 676
- You can also visit the website https://www.ridebeam.com/help or alternatively email teamsupportau@ridebeam.com.
Beam provides personal accident insurance and third party insurance for registered riders, provided the rider adheres to the relevant legislation governing e-scooters (e.g. minimum age requirement).
You can read more about Beam’s insurance coverage, or make a claim here.
If you have been in an accident involving a Beam, please contact emergency services if required and report the incident to Beam here.
Our Customer Service Team is available to provide assistance, please contact our Customer Service team on the contact details listed above if you need support.
If a Beam e-scooter is parked badly or causing an obstruction please report the Beam here. This is the best way to report a badly parked e-scooter, as a member of the local operations team is alerted and can swiftly respond. Please take note of the registration number of the e-scooter, which is required to locate the vehicle.
If you have a concern or complaint about a rider on a Beam, immediately register your complaint with Beam’s Customer Service team on the contact details listed above. Please provide the vehicle registration number (if possible) and as much detail as possible on the behaviour (ie, location, time, regularity).
If the rider is breaking the law, please also refer the matter to the police.
If the complaint is about a rider on a privately owned e-scooter, then please refer the matter to the police.
Beam will provide an on-demand 24/7 service in Stirling, catering to shift workers and providing an alternate transport option for visitors and local residents to easily move around the City.
E-scooters are governed by state legislation. This covers where you can ride, speed and age limits, and other legal requirements. We highly recommend you read more about the rules in Western Australia here as non-compliance can result in prosecution by the police. It is legal to ride on bike paths and select shared roads that are speed limited to 50km/h and do not have a dividing line. They can be ridden on footpaths at 10km/h. Beam e-scooters will be speed restricted in designated areas to ensure pedestrian and rider safety. Slow zones are determined in collaboration with Council and are enforced by our geofencing technology.
Beam Mobility e-scooters are equipped with a suite of technology. All of our e-scooters have GPS controls and are managed through our geofencing technology.
They cannot be ridden out of the permitted operating area and will come to a gradual stop if taken beyond the boundaries. Our e-scooters are equipped with topple technology, if they fall over or are left laying down our on-the-ground rangers will receive an alert to attend and move the e-scooter to a safe place.
For more information, contact Beam or phone the City's Contact Centre on (08) 9205 8555.
