Spring Break 2026 Safety Measures 

This spring, break a sweat on Miami Beach as the city flexes a fitness and wellness approach that invites visitors to experience the global travel destination in a healthy way. While implementing measures that ensure public safety, order and a positive environment, the city will once again make it clear that the disorderly crowds, unlawful behavior and violence of the past will not be tolerated. 

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

Spring Break 2026 Resident & Business Public Meeting

Miami Beach residents and business stakeholders are invited to join an informational webinar to learn about the city’s plans for Spring Break 2026. The session will cover key public safety measures and traffic management strategies planned for the month of March. This webinar offers a chance to hear directly from city officials and law enforcement representatives.

Monday, February 23

5:30 PM

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87135560726

Join via telephone: 1.305.224.1968

Webinar ID: 871 3556 0726

If you have additional questions, please email South Beach Neighborhood Affairs Manager Lauren Firtel at laurenfirtel@miamibeachfl.gov.

The periods between March 12-15 and March 19-22 are expected to generate the largest spring break crowds this year. As such, more stringent measures will be implemented during these two weekends, including: 

• The Miami Beach Police Department will implement a License Plate Reader (LPR) detail on the eastbound lanes of the MacArthur and Julia Tuttle causeways on March 13-15 and March 20-22 starting at 10 p.m. (with setup commencing at 9 p.m.). Motorists should expect significant traffic impacts and delays as eastbound travel lanes will be reduced on the MacArthur and Julia Tuttle causeways. MBPD will also have a License Plate Reader detail along the 5 Street corridor on March 6-8 starting at 10 p.m. (with setup commencing at 9 p.m.).

License Plate Readers have historically been instrumental in the identification of serious and violent offenders as well as the recovery of stolen vehicles and firearms. 

• DUI enforcement will be conducted on March 13-14 and March 20-21.

• Ocean Drive will only be accessible to vehicles from the most northern available street with a sole exit at 5 Street on March 12-15 and March 19-22. 

• 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 12-15 and March 19-22.  

Beginning Thursday, March 5, the following high-impact measures will be in place every Thursday - Sunday throughout the month of March:

• Parking garages in the Art Deco District will have flat-fee rates starting at $40 to $100, including the garages at 7 Street and Collins Avenue (G1), 12 Street and Washington Avenue (G2), 13 Street and Collins Avenue (G3), and 16 Street between Collins and Washington avenues (G4).

On-street parking and surface lots will operate under elevated pricing from $4 to $15 per hour, while resident rates will remain $1 per hour.

• The nonresident towing rate will be $548 — double the regular rate — plus administrative fees for vehicles towed in the Art Deco District. 

• Beach entrances on Ocean Drive will be limited to 5, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 14 streets and will have security checkpoints to ensure prohibited items are not brought onto the beach, including coolers, glass containers, inflatable devices, tents, tables and similar objects. Amplified music without a city-issued permit will be restricted. As a reminder, alcohol and smoking are always prohibited on city beaches.

• Package liquor stores in the Art Deco 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 elite fitness festivals to mindful moments in the sun — the city invites you to get moving, get recharged and feel your best in a vibrant, family‑friendly atmosphere. 

For additional information, visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/breakasweat.