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BEACH LAWS & RULES
The laws concerning ATV's, UTV's and, unfortunately fall into
several areas of the Transportation Code. Anything with a
"saddle" style seat, ATV is not allowed to operate on any
public roadway or beach. The UTV's, side by side seat, were
allowed, until recently. The law depending on what definition
was used or interpreted allowed the ATV's to be operated by a
licensed driver.
With multiple statutes and interpretations the District Attorney's
office was contacted for a ruling, the only motorized vehicle
allowed on the beach, with certain restrictions is a golf cart, other
than a motor vehicle that is registered, inspected and insured as
if it was being operated on any highway in the state.
In short, UTV's of any type are not allowed to be
operated on the beach.
Example: Ranger's, RZR's, Mules etc.
         ATV AND ROV'S OR OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES ARE
         PROHIBITED FROM OPERATION ON ALL BEACHES,
STATE AND COUNTY ROADS.
OPEN CONTAINERS ARE PROHIBITED
in any vehicles including GOLF CARTS
PARKING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED
for all vehicles parked on the beach
NO GLASS CONTAINERS
NO LITTERING
Barrels are provided for recreational use only
              GALVESTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WILL
             ENFORCE ALL STATE AND COUNTY LAWS
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