Pets are prohibited within any bird closure. Pets must be on a 6-foot leash at all times. From November 16 to April 30 night driving is allowed. Contact the park or check the website for permit information. Some portions of designated ORV routes may reopen to night driving on September 15 if there are no turtle nests in the area. Night Driving: During the sea turtle nesting season, from May 1 to November 15, driving on the Seashore's beaches is prohibited from 9 p.m. Violators are subjected to a fine of up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment up to 6 months. It is incumbent upon each of us to preserve this natural heritage. Remember at all times that the unspoiled beaches of all seashore areas afford the pleasure to everyone. Observe common courtesy on the beach and the rules of the road when meeting or passing other vehicles at constricted areas. Refill holes and remove any boards or other aids after being stuck, leaving the beach passable for others. Park along the shoreline in a single row of vehicles no more than one vehicle deep. When parked on the beach, leave room for two-way traffic to pass safely. Please avoid littering the beach with dead bait, carcasses or other dead fish of any kind.Īvoid overcrowding any one area and displacing others from their previously chosen spots. Please deposit all trash in trash containers wherever available or by bagging and removing it from the beach. Commercial towing services are available.ĭo not litter. Park Rangers may assist you, but they are not permitted to pull or tow other vehicles. It is recommended that you wash the vehicle after each outing, both sheet metal and undercarriage. Additional tire deflation may be necessary. If the tires start to spin, back up in your tire tracks for several car lengths and accelerate slowly as you move forward. Speed limited on park beaches is 15 mph, unless otherwise posted. Avoid getting too close to the water.ĭrive at a slow and steady speed. When possible, drive on the portion of the beach located just below the high tide mark. When you return to paved roads, inflate the tires to normal as soon as possible. The softer the sand the lower the pressure needed. Use of a Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicle to drive on the beach is highly recommended. Watch for fishing lines.ĭrive slowly and be alert for people lying, standing or walking on the beach. Please be especially cautious of children and pets who may dart into traffic. Pedestrians always have the right of way. Proceed with due caution and consideration for other beach users. Duck allows beach driving but is only accessible by private 4WD ramps. If shore fishing, check with local tackle shops concerning fishing license requirements and size and creel limits for various species of fish.īeach driving is not permitted in the towns of Southern Shores or Kitty Hawk. A current driver's license, valid vehicle registration, insurance and license plates are required for all vehicles. Motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's), and utility vehicles (UTV's) are prohibited.Īny law applicable to vehicle use on paved roads in the State of North Carolina also applies to ORV use at the Seashore. Vehicle must be licensed and registered for highway use. Off-season beach driving permits can be picked up at the local town halls and / or at area tackle shops in Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills. Beach driving permits can also be obtained at Hatteras Islands’ three National Park Service ranger stations. Vehicles must have an ORV permit to drive within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore on designated ORV routes.
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