Does school and work have you stressed? Are you ready to make your way down to the beaches of South Padre Island for Spring Break 2017? If so, keep these safety guidelines in mind so your vacation is safe and 100 percent enjoyable.
South Padre Island Police Chief Randy Smith provided the following information.
Top laws to keep in mind:
—Do not consume alcohol if under the legal age of 21
–Do not drink and drive
–Do not carry glass containers on the beach
Safety recommendations:
–Keep a close eye on your drink
–Always stay in a group
“It’s nice to be with a friend or two when walking from place to place, just for your own safety.”
–Have at least one sober person in your group
South Padre Island is expecting about 50,000 people during Texas Week. In order to maintain a safe environment for everyone to enjoy, the city plans to ramp up its forces.
“All of our people are on duty,” Smith said. “We pipe in multiple other agencies. Local, state and federal partners help us. We bring a whole lot of extra people. … Every division in the city basically steps up.”
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) officers will also be present on the Island enforcing the laws.
“We want people to come and enjoy themselves and have fun,” Smith said. “We just don’t want them to take it too far and, unfortunately, find themselves on the wrong side of the law.”
