Fragile dune-saving vegetation is jeopardized by motor vehicles driving over it and parking on it. Motor oils and other petroleum-based fluids pollute the sands and the coastal waters. Off-beach parking fees would provide funds for maintaining beaches. The safety of beach crowds is jeopardized by moving vehicles. Lack of clearly defined roads and specific parking areas mean cars are moving through large crowds of people without good separation between vehicular areas and pedestrian areas.
Cars moving through crowds of people is inherently dangerous.
Spring Break drivers are likely to be more careless than drivers during other times of the year. Young drivers are statistically more likely to drive carelessly or arrogantly than older drivers. Spring Break crowds and, therefore, drivers are predominantly composed of very young people. Alcohol increases the chance of accidents when moving vehicles are present. Alcohol is heavily used both by Spring Break crowds and drivers on the beach.