Off-road vehicles will be allowed year-round on 28 miles of the seashore and on 13 additional miles between mid-September and mid-March. The remaining 26 miles will be off limits to vehicles.
Permit fees haven’t been announced yet, but a year-round driving permit will likely cost between $90 and $150. A seven-day permit is expected to cost between $30 and $50.
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