Off Road Vehicles

All off-road vehicles used in areas covered by the Act, other than on private land with consent of the owner, must be registered.

Safety Tips

• Wear a suitable protective helmet, clothing and protective gear. 
• Everybody must wear a seat belt if fitted. 
• Carry plenty of water and some food. 
• Ride with others and look after your mates. 
• Make sure all lights are working. If you have no lights stop riding before dusk.
• Tell someone where you are going and when you will return. 
• Make sure your vehicle is safe and usable. 
• Keep to defined tracks and leave the area as you find it. 
• Take you rubbish home with you.
• Push or trailer your bike to the permitted areas. Don’t ride from home. 
• Have your bike registered as an off-road vehicle.
• Have your off-road registration plate fitted to the rear. 
• Carry some ID and your registration papers 
• Stop when requested by Police or Rangers. 
• Gain approval from any private landowner and carry that approval with you. 
• Obey any signage or direction. 
• Unless you and the vehicle are licensed to be on the road keep off any road, sealed or not. 
• Be aware of blind spots and low visibility in dust and some sunlight. 
• Be courteous to other riders, pedestrians and others using the area. 
• Make sure any rider is over 8 years old.

Locations

There are two locations in the Town of Port Hedland that are open to off road vehicles. Vehicles must be delivered to these areas on a trailer, and not ridden outside of these sites. 

Deepwater Reserve, South Hedland

Spoilbank, Port Hedland

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