Accessibility mat in Oak Island damaged after three cars illegally drive on beach

Accessibility mat in Oak Island damaged after three cars illegally drive on beach

The town says an exact replacement time for the mat is not available due to limited availability and seasonal demand.

Accessibility mat damaged after three vehicles illegally drive on Oak Island beach

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Three vehicles, including a truck, a passenger car, and a Low Speed Vehicle, illegally accessed the beach near SE 40th Street during the overnight and early Monday morning, according to a news release from the Town of Oak Island. The town said this is a violation of Town Ordinance 28-5, which prohibits motor vehicles from being operated on the beach strand. While attempting to exit the beach, all three vehicles became stu…

Oak Island cites drivers for illegal beach drive, destroying mat

Photo: Town of Oak Island An illegal drive on Oak Island’s ocean shoreline has damaged one of the town’s beach mats beyond repair. Town officials on Monday morning removed the severely damaged Mobi-Mat at SE 40th St. after drivers of three vehicles, including a pickup truck, car and low speed vehicle, or LSV, failed at an attempt to drive off the beach during the overnight to early morning hours, according to a release. All three vehicles got st…