Miami Beach says it’s ready for spring break crowds.<\/p>\n
Even though the city has eased some restrictions<\/a> after two years of strict crackdowns and a very public “break up” with spring break,<\/a> this weekend it will put its toughest rules in place.<\/p>\n Here’s what to know. <\/p>\n Rules and restrictions for spring break on Miami Beach<\/p>\n Thursday, March 12, kicks off the first of what the city calls \u201chigh-impact weekends\u201d during the month of March, the busiest month for spring break crowds. <\/p>\n On these high-impact weekends, visitors should know: <\/p>\n Beach entrances on Ocean Drive will be limited to 5, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 14 streets and will have\u00a0security checkpoints\u00a0to ensure prohibited items are not brought onto the beach.<\/p>\n The four garages in the Art Deco District (between 5-16 streets on Washington Ave. to Ocean Drive) will have a flat parking rates ranging between $40-$100.<\/p>\n The nonresident towing rate will be $548 \u2014 double the regular rate \u2014 plus administrative fees for vehicles towed in the Art Deco District.<\/p>\n Miami Beach Police will carry out DUI enforcement operations<\/p>\n A\u00a0traffic plan\u00a0will begin at 6 p.m. each Thursday through Sunday to reduce traffic impacts around the South of Fifth (SoFi) and Flamingo Park neighborhoods.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ocean Drive will only be accessible to vehicles from 15 Street with a sole exit at 5 Street\u00a0on March 12-15 and March 19-22.<\/p>\n Businesses renting or leasing\u00a0golf carts, low-speed vehicles, autocycles (i.e. slingshots), motorized scooters, mopeds,\u00a0motorcycles powered by motors of 50 cubic centimeters or less and motorized bicycles\u00a0will be suspended from operating.<\/p>\n