Brick To Offer Permits For Off-Season Beach Vehicle Access

BRICK, NJ – For the first time since Superstorm Sandy hit in 2012, Brick Township will offer permits for driving motor vehicles on the township's beaches during the offseason.

The permits will allow beach access to vehicles from Oct. 1 through April 30.

"After nearly seven years, we are pleased to finally reopen our beaches to vehicles in the offseason and allow people to once again enjoy activities such as surf fishing," Mayor John G. Ducey said. "We thank everyone for their patience and understanding throughout the recovery and replenishment of our beaches."

Beach vehicle permit applications are available online (www.bricktownship.net) and in the municipal clerk’s office at the township municipal building, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick.

Beach access will be available at Brick Beach One only.

All vehicles are subject to an inspection by the Brick Township Police Department before a permit is approved. The inspection schedule is as follows:

Wednesdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Fridays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Saturdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Applications must be completed prior to inspection. Applications must include the permit fee of $35, a copy of a valid driver’s license, copy of a valid vehicle registration. Applications can be submitted in the clerk’s office, to Traffic Safety at the time of inspection (checks made payable to Twp. of Brick ONLY) and mailed to the Clerk’s Office (checks made payable to Twp of Brick ONLY). Permits for applications submitted to Traffic Safety and through the mail will be mailed the following business day.

For more information call the clerk's office at 732-262-1001.

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