FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Police officers in South Florida are warning the public of the rules and restrictions in place this year to keep the beaches safe and enjoyable for the next several weeks during the spring break.
Frank Sousa, deputy interim police chief of Fort Lauderdale, told reporters Thursday that despite the pandemic, officials will make arrangements for the expected large crowd.
“We will have safety lanes along the beach. We used this last year with the onset of COVID and it has proven successful, ”Sousa said. “Barricades are being erected here along the A1A to ensure that we have safe pedestrian routes.”
Broward County’s spring break is expected to begin on Saturday, February 28th and continue through Sunday, April 18th. In Miami-Dade, the “High Impact Period” will take place from February 22nd to April 12th.
A spokeswoman for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport said she saw “signs of potentially increased flight activity in March and April compared to February performance, based on current flight planning trends, which are likely due to the spring break or winter weary travelers heading to Seeking escape in warm weather. “
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“In March we expect an average of 63 more daily departures and 101 more in April than in February, which corresponds to an average of 246 daily departures,” the spokeswoman said in an email. “This projected increase in FLL flight activity could be affected at the last minute by changes in booking trends or new COVID-19-related travel restrictions and, as such, may not materialize as projected.”
Broward County’s Mayor Steve Geller said last week that a big party scene is exactly what local officials don’t want this year and warned visitors that it won’t be tolerated.
“Don’t expect that to happen. Don’t expect to be dancing elbow to elbow in the bars until 4am, ”he said.
Police said riders receive quotes from drivers when picking up or dropping off passengers along State Road A1A.
The designated pick-up / drop-off location is at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.
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Hotel workers told Local 10 News that they expect a large crowd given the cold temperatures in other states.
“We’re just asking everyone to work together,” said Sousa. “We understand that there is a lot of fear to come out and enjoy our nice weather and beach. Therefore, we only ask for cooperation from our college students who decide to come to Fort Lauderdale, and we also ask for some patience in view of the ongoing pandemic that is very preoccupying us today. “
The county is working with companies that sell alcohol, encouraging them to adhere to masking and social distancing rules, and developing a resolution that will allow them to quickly put a curfew if widespread violations are found.
Below are some of the municipal ordinances relevant for the spring break. Violators can be arrested or reported to a judge.
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• Possessing / serving / giving an alcoholic drink to a person under the age of 21
• Refusal to leave home or return to an institution after being warned
• Possession or display of a fraudulent identity card
• Having an open liquor container in a public place that is not a closed structure
• Causing a public disturbance during the noise
• Engage in physical fights or violent, threatening behavior
• public indecency; Exposure of genital organs or female breasts
Police said the following measures are also being enforced on the beachfront property from the 900 block of Seabreeze North to the 1700 block of North A1A. Beachfront property is defined as the area between the waterline and the westernmost sidewalk on State Road A1A in the city of Fort Lauderdale.
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• The prohibition of tents, tables and similar structures
• Restricting live or amplified music
• NO ALCOHOL: Prohibition of possession or consumption of alcohol on the beach property.
According to the authorities, electric or motorized scooters and other non-dock mobility programs are banned on the barrier island during the spring break.
Motorists who visit the area frequently are encouraged to look for alternative modes of transport during the spring break, e.g. B. after public transport by bike, as the number of visitors increases.
In Miami Beach the message is “Vacation Responsibly” or be arrested.
City guides say there will be no tolerance for street fighting, theft or illegal drug use.
“We’re concerned about what’s going to happen,” said Dan Gelber, Miami Beach Mayor. “Our concern here is that they come here to let go in a way that will not be appreciated or tolerated.”
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Due to COVID-19, Miami Beach still has a curfew from midnight to 6 a.m.
The following is a list of the measures that have been taken in Miami-Dade County for the Spring Break:
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Any direct or indirect consumption of alcohol is prohibited on public beaches.
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Restricting live or amplified music, including lifting the noise exemption in Sections 46-157 of the City Code for properties located from 9th to 11th on the west side of Ocean Drive.
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Local access restrictions are enforced on some streets in the city to restrict traffic to residents and people going to businesses.
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Capacity limits are set on busy public beaches.
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Coolers, inflatable devices, tents, tables and similar items are prohibited on public beaches.
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The license plate reader’s police information will be posted at Miami Beach access points, including the MacArthur and Julia Tuttle Causeway.
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