Miami Beach imposes restrictive measures for spring break

spring breakMiami Beach They will be different this year due to the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus and the strict surveillance that the authorities will carry out to guarantee compliance with them.

Miami Beach officials said that in addition to those to address COVID-19, additional safety measures will be imposed in the city during the "high-impact period" of Spring Break, from February 22 to April 12, according toTelemundo 51.

In Miami-Dade County The curfew will remain in force every day from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. to 6 a.m. and capacity limits will be imposed on the busiest public beaches. Likewise, sales of packaged alcoholic beverages will be suspended after 10 p.m. In the Art Deco Cultural District the measure is implemented earlier, starting at 8 p.m.

As part of the measures to prevent the spread of the virus, alcohol consumption will be prohibited on all public beaches, as will the use of coolers, inflatable floats, tents, tables and similar objects.

Mobility restrictions will affect access to some streets. According to reportsTelemundo 51, police will use license plate readers at access points to Miami Beach. The police presence will increase and rescue teams and inspectors will participate in the deployment.

Additionally, sidewalk cafes in the Art Deco Cultural District will close or partially suspend operations starting at midnight, and music volume limits will be imposed on properties between 9th and 11th Streets Ocean Drive.

For its part,Fort Lauderdale, inbroward county, is also preparing for an atypical Spring Break. As announced by the city authorities, the police will install barricades and lanes will be designated to maintain the safety of pedestrians before the arrival of the typical crowds of these festivals, which they intend to control their movements and meetings to avoid contagion.

Compliance with rules such as the prohibition of alcohol consumption on the beach, as well as the placement of tents or tarps on the sand, will also be monitored. Additionally, music volume will be limited on properties from the 900 block of Seabreeze north to the 1700 block of North A1A and electric or motorized motorcycles will be prohibited on the barrier island from February 28 to April 18.

New this year, drivers who pick up or drop off passengers along State Road A1A will be penalized. To avoid being penalized, the designated area for dropping off or picking up passengers will be Las Olas Oceanside Park at 3000 East Las Olas Boulevard.