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Riding or driving off-road or on closedin this publication.roads and tracks can: Accessibilityroads and tracks can: Accessibilityroads and tracks can: Accessibilitydisturb wildlife habitat and plantsIf you would like to receive this publication in disturb wildlife habitat and plantsIf you would like to receive this publication in disturb wildlife habitat and plantsIf you would like to receive this publication in an alternative format, please telephone thean alternative format, please telephone thean alternative format, please telephone thedamage seasonal roads and tracks DEECA Customer Service Centre on 136 186,damage seasonal roads and tracks DEECA Customer Service Centre on 136 186,damage seasonal roads and tracks DEECA Customer Service Centre on 136 186, risks the safety of you and others or email customer.service@delwp.vic.gov.au risks the safety of you and others or email customer.service@delwp.vic.gov.au risks the safety of you and others or email customer.service@delwp.vic.gov.au or via the National Relay Service on Can I?or via the National Relay Service on Can I?or via the National Relay Service on Can I? 133 677, www.relayservice.com.au. 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Cant I? at www.deeca.vic.gov.au.breaking the rules. breaking the rules. breaking the rules.Vehicle use Vehicle use Vehicle useThings to remember: Things to remember: on Victorian Things to remember: on Victorian on Victorian drivers and riders must be licensed drivers and riders must be licensed drivers and riders must be licensed If you see something, public land If you see something, public land If you see something, public landand vehicles registered say something.and vehicles registered say something.and vehicles registered say something.registration plates must be fixedregistration plates must be fixedregistration plates must be fixedand visible on trail bikes at all times Please call 136 186 and visible on trail bikes at all times Please call 136 186 and visible on trail bikes at all times Please call 136 186 only use open roads and tracksto report suspectedonly use open roads and tracksto report suspectedonly use open roads and tracksto report suspected do not ride on single tracks illegal activity.do not ride on single tracks illegal activity.do not ride on single tracks illegal activity. reduce speed and noise when around reduce speed and noise when around reduce speed and noise when around others or in high visitation areas others or in high visitation areas others or in high visitation areas(i.e. picnic areas and campgrounds) (i.e. picnic areas and campgrounds) (i.e. picnic areas and campgrounds)Can I ride an e-bike on public land? What do I do if I find a trackYes. Higher-powered e-bikes with an output greaterunsafe for use?than 250 watts are classified as motorcycles so theLand managers monitor tracks throughout the same motor vehicle rules apply. year to ensure they are fit for use. If you find a This means you must be licenced and your track that is unsafe, we encourage you to notify e-bike registered. Higher-powered e-bikes must DEECA on 136 186 or Parks Victoria on 131 963.stay on open roads and tracks on public land. Why?It is important to assess the conditions yourself Who can ride or drive on public land? Where can I ride or drive? while riding as roads can quickly become unsafe due to changing weather conditions.The same road rules apply on public land roads You can head out on any of the 40,000kmand tracks as on all other public roads in Victoria.of public roads and tracks through our forests,Make sure you have a licence and your vehicle parks and reserves. Can a person be fined foris registered.Stay on formed roads and vehicle tracks that not following the rules?Mount registration plates on trail bikes so they are open to the public. Do not ride on informalAuthorised Officers from the Conservation Regulator, are clearly visible. You must carry your licence single tracks, natural terrain or in streams.FFMVic and Parks Victoria will issue infringement with you while riding. It is your responsibility to look on the FFMVic notices if they identify illegal vehicle use.or Parks Victoria websites if youre unsure if Authorised Officers conduct frequent patrolsyou can legally travel on a certain road or track.Can children ride trail bikes on public land and in some areas utilise on public land? Why? surveillance technology.No. Riding anywhere on public land in Victoria Driving or riding off-road can cause erosion, requires a motorcycle licence or learner permit. damage native vegetation, spread disease and weeds, and destroy wildlife habitat. Illegal off-roadHow can I report illegal vehicleTo apply for a licence or permit, you must use also risks your safety as riders and drivers use on public land?be a Victorian resident over the age of 18. as well as other bush users. Your assistance helps us to better protectour forests, parks and reserves.When can I ride or drive? If you witness illegal vehicle use on public land, report it by phone: 136 186.Some roads are temporarily closed fromautumn to spring but also at other times if necessary to prevent serious road damage. Some key tools to help you locate open, It is an offence to travel on them once theyare closed. You can check the FFMVic or public roads throughout the year:Parks Victoria websites for seasonal and permanent road closures.More to Explore App Vic Traffic AppWhy?Department of Energy, EnvironmentSome sections of Victorias road network and Climate Action: deeca.vic.gov.auwould rapidly deteriorate if they were usedConservation Regulator:during the wetter months. If these tracks areconservationregulator.vic.gov.audamaged, it could result in longer closures for Parks Victoria: parks.vic.gov.aurepair works and limit important access for emergency service vehicles during bushfiresForest Fire Management Victoria: ffm.vic.gov.au or other emergencies.MapshareVic: mapshare.vic.gov.au/mapsharevic/TRACKWATCH|Spring 2025 15'