Parking in Cottesloe
To ensure equitable access to parking, the Town provides a variety of parking options:
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Free unrestricted and time-limited parking throughout the suburb to enable access to the business area and beaches within the Town.
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Motorcycle bays in convenient locations.
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A number of ACROD bays for ACROD permit holders. See below ACROD Parking for a map of locations.
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Parking permits for eligible residents.
Most offences occur when drivers overstay their time limit. It is essential that drivers check restrictions within the vicinity of where they park their vehicle.
Rangers use an electronic infringement system that eliminates a great deal of human error; this makes fine administration more efficient. The system is constantly being up graded.
Revenue raised from fines is reinvested by the Town into a number of initiatives and programs.
The Towns Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2023 are the rules that govern how we manage parking.
These rules exist so that out streets are accessible for people using mobility devices or pushing prams and to make sure that everyone in our community is kept safe.
By following the laws, you can do your bit to help out so that everyone can enjoy our Town.
Rangers help to address issues including:
- Parking on footpaths/verges
- Possible abandoned vehicles
- School parking patrols
- ACROD and disabled parking
- Timed parking areas around the Town
ACROD Parking
ACROD Parking Map for Cottesloe
An Australian Disability Parking Permit entitles holders to use ACROD parking bays within the Town. Please ensure that your current permit is clearly displayed inside the windscreen of the vehicle.
Residential and Visitor Parking Permits
The Town of Cottesloe issues parking permits to residents and their visitors of property within the designated permit parking areas. The number of parking permits issued are subject to meeting the eligibility criteria within the Towns Parking permit policy.
The intent of the parking permits is to enable parking of additional vehicles outside a residence where insufficient off street parking exists and it is reasonable for additional parking to be provided. The permits are only valid for the street in which the resident resides and do not negate the requirement to comply with all other laws. The permits do not entitle the holder to a specific parking position, the availability of a parking space cannot be guaranteed.
If you reside in a designated parking permit area and wish to apply for a permit, please read the Town of Cottesloe Parking Permit Policy for conditions relating to the application for Residential and Visitors Parking Permits.
An application can be made by downloading the Residential and Visitors Parking Permit Application Form or completing the online form - see below.
Parking Permit Policy
PDF - Application for Residential and Visitor Parking Permit
ONLINE - Application for Residential and Visitor Parking Permit
Abandoned Vehicles
Vehicles left in a thoroughfare for more than 24 hours may be considered abandoned and become subject to impoundment.
If your notice a vehicle you believe to be abandoned on public property, please contact Ranger Services on 9285 5000. Please note that vehicles located on Stirling Highway are dealt with by Main Roads WA (138 138)
Rangers Services may ask you for the following information in relation to the possible abandoned vehicle.
- Make/model, registration and colour of the vehicle
- Exact location of the vehicle
- How long the vehicle has been at that location
- Contact details of the person reporting the vehicle
Once an abandoned vehicle has been reported to the Town, our officers will attend and place a pink sticker on the vehicle for a 24 hour period. This sticker provides official notice to the vehicle owner to remove the vehicle.
If the vehicle remains after 24 hours, it will be considered abandoned. Rangers will arrange for the vehicle to be towed to an authorised auction house.
Vehicles are impounded at Pickles, Corner of Pheonix Road & Sudlow Road, Bibra Lake. All payments must be made before the vehicle can be released. Payment can be made at the Town of Cottesloe's Administration Centre at 109 Broome Street, Cottesloe, between the office hours of 8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
General Parking Restrictions
Common mistakes made by motorists when parking or stopping their vehicles include:
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Stopping in a no stopping area: You may not stop the vehicle for any amount of time, generally because of safety and access reasons. Areas are indicated by signs and/or solid yellow lines adjacent to the kerb or road edge.
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Parking in a no parking area: You may stop the vehicle to immediately set down or pick up passengers/goods. The driver must remain with the vehicle.
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Parking in a loading zone, bus stop, or designated vehicle bay (i.e. ACROD permit bay, taxi rank or motorcycle parking bay).
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Parking on a verge where signage prohibits such action, or without permission from the property owner or occupier.
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Parking on the median strip.
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Parking and obstructing footpath access, right of ways or private driveways.
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Parking against the traffic flow (parking the front of the car in the wrong direction).
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Parking within three metres of a double barrier white line, ten metres of an intersection or nine metres of a traffic island.
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Parking in a restricted area during an event without an appropriate permit.
For a full list of infringeable offences, please refer to the Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law.
Beach Parking
Car Park One is centrally located on Marine Parade. Parking is free; however, there is a strict three hour time limit to allow for equitable use of approximately 150 bays.
Car Park Two is located at the intersection of Marine Parade and Napier Street. Parking is free; however, there is a strict three hour time limit to allow for equitable use of approximately 350 bays.
You may move your car to another carpark after your allocated time has expired. Moving your car to a different bay in the same carpark is an infringeable offence.
The western end of Napier Street has approximately 130 designated bays and areas for verge parking. Parking is free, provided vehicles are parked legally.
The western end of Forrest Street has approximately 130 designated bays. Parking is free, provided vehicles are parked legally. Some areas have time limits which are clearly signposted in accordance to Australian Standards.
There are approximately 600 designated parking bays the length of Marine Parade. Parking is free, provided vehicles are parked legally. Some areas have time limits which are clearly signposted in accordance to Australian Standards.
Town Centre Parking
Free unrestricted and time limited parking is available in the Cottesloe Town centre including Railway Street, Jarrad Street, Napoleon Street and Station Street. It is an offence to remove chalk marks made by a Ranger from your tyres.
Street Parking
Free unrestricted and time limited parking is available in most streets. Parking signs indicate time limits and parking restrictions in each location. It is an offence to remove chalk marks made by a Ranger from your tyres.
Verge Parking
To park on a verge, you will need the permission of the owner/occupier of the premises adjacent to the verge, unless where signage prohibits such action.
Appeals
Parking Offences and Penalties