Here’s why Uber can’t pick you up on Ocean Drive during New Year’s Eve
Spending New Year’s Eve at South Beach?
Don’t expect your Uber or Lyft to drop you off on Ocean Drive.
The popular Miami Beach area will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5th Street to 14th Street starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday through 7 a.m. Thursday, according to Miami Beach police.
If you want to enjoy the New Year’s Eve nightlife, you’ll have to be dropped off at a nearby street and walk.
On the plus side, it’s tough to drive through Ocean Drive’s traffic anyway — and you might save some money on your ride.
Drivers who need to find a place to park can also use the Miami Herald’s guide to parking in South Beach to find the cheapest garage, lot or meter spot near your destination.
Police are reminding party goers to be careful on the road. Have a designated driver or call a ride service if you’re planning on drinking.
If you had one too many drinks, you can get a free tow home with AAA’s “Tow to Go” program, which will be available through 6 a.m. Jan. 2.
For those who are driving, don’t go too fast, even if you have a fancy sports car.
Police are cracking down on speeding drivers — and they’re giving out tickets.
More than a 100 citations were given to overnight drivers along the MacArthur Causeway this past weekend, according to police.
Five of those drivers were traveling at least 50 mph over the posted speed limit, the police department tweeted Monday. The department also made two felony arrests.
This story was originally published December 30, 2019 at 2:10 PM.
