Local rules and regulations
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How you can avoid incurring a fine - or worse - while enjoying our coast.
A quick snapshot of the local regulations
The Surf Coast Shire establishes and enforces a range of local laws and regulations pertaining to people’s behaviour on the coast.
Dogs on beaches
Make sure you familiarise yourself and comply with the local dog regulations.
Keep off our sand dunes
Sand dunes along the Great Ocean Road coast are off limits to people and their pets.
Smoke and glass-free beaches
Smoking and glass containers are banned from all beaches.