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Backpack Bans at US Beaches: Know the Rules to Avoid $100 Fines
Thinking of taking a backpack to US beaches this summer? You face on the spot $100 fines
The Sun
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As summer approaches, beachgoers in several New Jersey towns face strict bans on backpacks and bags, particularly during nighttime hours. Violators could incur fines up to $100, with additional rules against open alcohol containers on public walkways.
- 01Backpacks larger than 8′′ x 6′′ x 8′′ are banned in Sea Isle City from 10pm to 1am.
- 02Ocean City prohibits all bags on beaches and boardwalks from 8pm to 1am, with a juvenile curfew set at 11pm.
- 03Wildwood enforces a similar ban from 8pm to 4am, allowing only diaper bags for parents.
- 04Multiple towns, including Atlantic City and Asbury Park, have implemented curfews and bans to curb underage drinking.
- 05Fines for open alcohol containers on boardwalks can range from $100 to $500.
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As summer approaches, various beach towns in New Jersey are enforcing strict rules regarding backpacks and bags to combat disruptive behavior and underage drinking. For instance, Sea Isle City prohibits carrying backpacks larger than 8′′ x 6′′ x 8′′ on the beach and promenade from 10pm to 1am, with fines up to $100 for violators. Ocean City has a complete ban on bags from 8pm to 1am, while Wildwood restricts bags from 8pm to 4am. Parents are permitted to carry diaper bags. Additionally, towns like Atlantic City and Asbury Park are instituting curfews for minors and bans on open alcohol containers on public walkways. Violators of these rules may face fines ranging from $100 to $500. Authorities aim to maintain order and safety at the beaches, with uniformed and undercover police monitoring compliance.
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The enforcement of backpack bans and alcohol regulations at beaches aims to ensure a safe environment for all visitors.
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