Starting March 1, driving on the beach will set you back some clams. Beach season officially starts next Tuesday, which means the county will be setting up toll booths and selling beach passes.
Up until March 1, pre-season passes are on sale at the St. Johns County Tax Collector's Office, the St. Augustine Beach Pier and the county's Recreation and Parks office.
An annual pass costs $30 for St. Johns County residents and $40 for non-residents. Those prices will go up to $40 for residents and $50 for visitors on March 2.
County officials also will be patrolling the beach to make sure people obey the rules.
"We want to make sure people maintain a safe speed, which is 10 mph and stay within the driving lane, which is marked by cones and remember that they're not alone out here," said Billy Zeits, St. Johns County beach manager.
Day passes are available an annual pass, you can purchase day passes to drive on the beach. Those cost $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents.
For the first time, the county will sell three-day passes at $15 for St. Johns residents and $18 for people who do not live in the county. They will also offer handicap passes for $30.
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