CITY REGULATIONS Virginia Beach is a pleasant family destination, and we strive to maintain an atmosphere of good, clean fun. You can assist us in this effort by obeying our state and local ordinances, just as you would at home. Check the "Know Before You Go" page at VisitVirginiaBeach.com for more information. BEACH ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PARKING Parking is free for up to 4 hours at all metered spots for vehicles with a handicapped license plate or windshield placard. Designated off-street parking for people with disabilities is available at all municipal lots and garages with fee. BEACH ACCESS Access via ramps for the disabled are located at every beach access from 2nd to 80th Streets. Wooden ramps that take you onto the beach are located at 8th, 17th, 24th and 30th Streets, along with Grommet Island Beach Park & Playground, the first fully accessible beach playground. Water-edge access cannot be guaranteed at all wooden walkways due to weather and the condition of the beach. Ramps are extended as far as possible given the condition of the beach and time of year. Beach wheelchairs are available in the Oceanfront Resort Beach on a first-come, first-served basis from mid-May to mid-September. Call 757-385-SURF (7873) or 800-VA-BEACH (822-3224) for more information. SURFING, INLINE SKATING & SKATEBOARD REGULATIONS These regulations vary throughout the community in both location and time. For specific skateboard, inline skating and surfing regulations, call 757-385-3111. LIFEGUARDS Lifeguards are on duty between 1st and 41st Streets in Resort Beach and at Croatan, Little Island Park and Sandbridge beaches. HOURS 9:30 a.m. to dusk daily from mid-May to mid-September INTERNATIONAL INFO Electricity voltage is 110. Virginia Beach offers general information brochures printed in French, German and Portuguese. To request a brochure, call +1-757-385-SURF (7873) or +1-800-VA-BEACH , or visit the Virginia Beach Visitor Information Center at the end of I-264 East at 2100 Parks Avenue. It is recom mended that you exchange your currency at your port of entry. VisitVirginiaBeach.com 85
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