Beach rules

The Volusia County Council passed these new rules
for driving and parking in 2012:

Headlights on, window open
Drive with your headlights on and at least one front window completely open.

No texting
Texting while driving is prohibited.

Limited parking
Parking is not allowed in front of three beachfront parks:

• Sun Splash Park, Daytona Beach
• Frank Rendon Park, Daytona Beach Shores
• Flagler Avenue Park, New Smyrna Beach

One-way traffic
Motorists may drive from north to south only in these areas:​

• International Speedway Boulevard south to Silver Beach Avenue in Daytona Beach

Here are some other ways you can make the beach safe and enjoyable for everyone:

• Always swim directly in front of a lifeguard.
• The 10 mph speed limit is strictly enforced. Violators will be fined $116 and up.
• Alcohol and glass containers are not allowed.
• Pets are not allowed on the beach except service animals required due to a disability, as governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Dogs are permitted on the beach only in designated areas. Please review Dog Beach Rules and Designated Areas.
• Music or noise that can be heard from more than 50 feet of the source is illegal.
• It is illegal to disturb dune vegetation.
• Driving or parking in the conservation zone is prohibited.
• Personal watercraft operators must stay in the proper zones and wear a helmet at all times.
• Grilling on the beach - Beachgoers are permitted to grill on the beach. If using charcoal to grill, beachgoers must take the charcoal with them and properly dispose of it off of the beach. Charcoal cannot be disposed in the beach trash/recycle containers and it may not be put in the sand. 
• Here is a link to the complete BEACH CODE

Please help us protect the beach environment

• Don't disturb a turtle that is crawling to or from the ocean or laying eggs. Watch from a distance.
• Avoid shining lights on the beach at night as this may frighten away nesting females and interfere with the baby turtles' ability to find the sea.
• Avoid walking or cycling in places posted as nesting areas.
• Immediately report any injured or dead sea turtle to the nearest Volusia County Beach Safety employee.
• Do not disturb markers or protective screening over turtle nests. These nests are being studied and protected.
• Avoid walking on the dunes along the beach.
• Don't disturb nesting sea birds.
• Don't litter. Cigarette butts, fishing line and other trash can harm the animals and birds along the beach.
• Do your part to spread the word about environment-friendly habits on the beach.