Beach Driving Permits Under the Shore Protection Act

Beach driving, as indicated by Title 12, Rule 391-2-2, is allowed for under very specific criteria and is handled by CRD staff through the authority of the SPA Committee. A Beach Driving Authorization is required when a motor vehicle is used on, over, or across the dynamic dune field or beaches. Those individuals seeking an authorization must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Shore Protection Committee that they meet one or more of the following criteria which justify driving on the beach.

Qualifying Applicants

Those seeking a Beach Driving Authorization must either be:

• Engaged in bona fide educational activities or scientific research as such activities are defined in O.C.G.A. 27-1-2 (24) and (62), or other bona fide educational activities or scientific research that requires beach driving;

• Are a legal resident or full-time resident on the island for which the authorization is requested;

• Are involved in beach maintenance or security which makes driving a vehicle necessary;

• Own or have an interest in real property on the island in question, or are the spouses, parents, children, grandchildren or other lineal descendants (and their spouses) of such individuals.

Beach Driving Permit application

291-2-2-.03 Beach Driving Authorizations 

Contact Associate Permit Coordinator Cindy Ridley at our Brunswick headquarters office at (912) 264-7218 with questions.