Galveston County Imposes New Restrictions Ahead of Jeep Weekend

Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen has announced new safety measures and restrictions in preparation for the upcoming Jeep Weekend, an event expected to draw nearly 100,000 attendees to the Bolivar Peninsula beaches from May 16 to 19. Key rules include a ban on parking and trailer unloading on the beach, prohibition of golf carts, ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes on the beach, and a 15 mph speed limit, with no camping or mass gatherings allowed. Visitors must keep animals leashed, avoid glass containers and littering, and obey traffic flow with entrance on Honeysuckle Drive and exit on Stingray Drive, moving eastbound only. Public safety zones will be enforced with no stopping, standing, or parking allowed, and law enforcement will have a strong presence to ensure compliance. The measures respond to past incidents of violence, arrests, and community concerns about safety and disruption. Officials emphasize the importance of following the rules to ensure safety for both attendees and local residents during the event.