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Posted: 6:13 AM May 15, 2009
Driving Restrictions In Effect Along Outer Banks Beaches
Beach driving prohibited in several cities along the Outer Banks. Find out which ones.
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Summer beach driving restrictions near villages along the North Carolina Outer Banks are going into effect.
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore closes beaches in front of villages of Hatteras and Ocracoke islands as a safety measure during the summer season when people walk and lounge on the sand.
Seashore Superintendent Mike Murray said the annual closures will start Friday.
Beach driving will be banned on Bodie Island in the Coquina Beach area.
Driving also is banned on Hatteras Island on beaches fronting Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo and Avon.
Other Hatteras closures include beaches around Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras.
On Ocracoke, beaches are closed to driving in three areas.
The closures are along with restrictions that are in place to protect endangered birds and turtles.
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
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I agree with "Me", or ride a bike. If you just have to kick up sand/dirt drive in someones tobacco or corn field.
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Beach Guy - If you understand why these rules are in place then why are you complaining about them? The beach is not closed - It is closed to vehicles to protect people's safety. It would not make sense to ban vehicles in the winter when very few people are on the beach. Don't worry the beach isn't going to be closed - Just closed to vehicles.
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I really don't think the towns make money off of people driving on the beach and no they are not closing the beach, just keeping vehicles from ruining it for everyone else.
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