The entire month of March 2025 has been designated as a high-impact period in Miami Beach, resulting in additional measures with respect to traffic, staffing and public safety.

The periods between March 13-16 and March 20-23 are expected to generate the largest spring break crowds this year. As such, more stringent measures will be implemented during these two weekends, including:

• Parking garages and surface lots south of 23 Street will be closed from Thursday, March 13 at 6 a.m. until Monday, March 17 at 6 a.m., including the garages at 7 Street and Collins Avenue (G1), 12 Street and Washington Avenue (G2), 13 Street and Collins Avenue (G3), 16 Street between Collins and Washington avenues (G4), 17 Street and Convention Center Drive (G5), 18 Street and Meridian Avenue (G7), Lincoln Lane North and Pennsylvania Avenue (G9) and 23 Street and Park Avenue (G12).

• A $100 flat fee parking rate will be in effect for visitors at the Sunset Harbour Garage on 19 Street and Bay Road (G10) and the 42 Street garage between Royal Palm and Sheridan avenues (G6) from Thursday, March 13 at 6 a.m. until Monday, March 17 at 6 a.m.

Parking garage and surface lot closures as well as flat-fee parking rates do not apply to Miami Beach registered residents, access card holders, permit holders or Miami Beach employees. For regular rates to apply, proof of Miami Beach residency or employment (pay stub, letter, ID card, etc.) will be required upon entry. To register for resident parking, click here.



• Sidewalk seating on Ocean Drive will be closed on March 14-16 and March 21-23.

• The Miami Beach Police Department will implement an LPR detail on the eastbound lanes of the MacArthur Causeway on March 14-16, March 21-23 starting at 8 p.m. (with set up at 7 p.m.) and on the eastbound lanes of the Julia Tuttle Causeway on March 14-16, March 21-23 starting at 9 p.m. (with set up at 8 p.m.). Motorists should expect significant traffic impacts and delays as eastbound travel lanes will be reduced on the MacArthur and Julia Tuttle causeways.

• A DUI sobriety checkpoint will be in place along the 400 block of 5 Street starting at 7 p.m. (with set up commencing at 6 p.m.) over March 14-15 and March 21-22.

• Businesses renting or leasing golf carts, low-speed vehicles, autocycles (i.e. slingshots), motorized scooters, mopeds, motorcycles powered by motors of 50 cubic centimeters or less and motorized bicycles will be suspended from operating on March 13-16 and March 20-23. 

• Ocean Drive will only be accessible to vehicles from the most northern available street with a sole exit at 5 Street on March 13-16 and March 20-23. Barricades will line the west side of Ocean Drive to reduce the potential of pedestrians coming into contact with motor vehicles.

• The nonresident towing rate will be $532 — double the regular rate — for vehicles towed in South Beach. 

• Beach entrances on Ocean Drive will be limited to 5, 10 and 12 streets and will have security checkpoints to ensure prohibited items are not brought onto the beach. These entrances will close at 6 p.m. Coolers, inflatable devices, tents, tables and similar objects are not permitted on the beach. Amplified music without a city-issued permit will be restricted. As a reminder, alcohol and smoking are always prohibited on city beaches.

• Packaged liquor stores in the Entertainment District will strictly adhere to the 8 p.m. regular closing time.

• The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) will implement a traffic plan beginning at 6 p.m. each Thursday through Sunday to reduce traffic impacts around the South of Fifth (SoFi), West Avenue and Flamingo Park neighborhoods. Motorists can access the SoFi neighborhood via Alton Road, Washington Avenue and Collins Avenue. The Flamingo Park neighborhood can only be accessed via Alton Road. Local access restrictions will be enforced on some city streets to limit traffic and improve mobility for residents and business patrons.

From Thursday, March 27 through Sunday, March 30, the following high-impact measures will be in place:

• A flat parking rate of $30 will be in effect at city surface lots south of 23 Street and the following city parking garages: 7 Street and Collins Avenue (G1), 12 Street and Washington Avenue (G2), 13 Street and Collins Avenue (G3), 16 Street between Collins and Washington avenues (G4), 17 Street and Convention Center Drive (G5), 42 Street garage between Royal Palm and Sheridan avenues (G6), 18 Street and Meridian Avenue (G7), Lincoln Lane North and Pennsylvania Avenue (G9), 19 Street and Bay Road (G10), and 23 Street and Park Avenue (G12) — with entry to garages closing at 6 p.m. to all visitors.

The flat parking rate and 6 p.m. entrance restriction does not apply to Miami Beach registered residents, access card holders or authorized Miami Beach employees. For regular rates to apply, proof of Miami Beach residency or employment (pay stub, letter, ID card, etc.) will be required upon entry. To register for resident parking, click here.

• MBPD will implement a traffic plan beginning at 6 p.m. each Thursday through Sunday to reduce traffic impacts around the South of Fifth (SoFi), West Avenue and Flamingo Park neighborhoods. Motorists can access the SoFi neighborhood via Alton Road, Washington Avenue and Collins Avenue. The Flamingo Park neighborhood can only be accessed via Alton Road. Local access restrictions will be enforced on some city streets to limit traffic and improve mobility for residents and business patrons.

• The nonresident towing rate will be $532 — double the regular rate — for vehicles towed in South Beach. 

• Beach entrances on Ocean Drive will be limited to 5, 10 and 12 streets and will have security checkpoints to ensure prohibited items are not brought onto the beach. These entrances will close at 6 p.m. Coolers, inflatable devices, tents, tables and similar objects are not permitted on the beach. Amplified music without a city-issued permit will be restricted. As a reminder, alcohol and smoking are always prohibited on city beaches.

• Packaged liquor stores in the Entertainment District will strictly adhere to the 8 p.m. regular closing time.

MBPD is also prepared to implement special event zones, as outlined in section 316.1891 of Florida's Statutes, provided certain criteria are met. These designated zones target unpermitted temporary activities or events drawing 50 or more attendees, which pose disruptions to normal traffic flow. Within these zones, the city holds the authority to impose doubled fines for traffic infractions and has the option to impound vehicles for violations. Furthermore, law enforcement retains the ability to temporarily enforce occupancy limits within special event zones, with associated costs potentially recoverable from event promoters or organizers.

For additional information, visit www.mbrealitycheck.com.