As several on this page have stated both sides are adament in thier beliefs. I have been visiting and driving on the beaches of NC for more than 40 years . Before the advent of the SUV and when there were no restrictions. Each year there are more and more restrictions and less area to enjoy. This summer our family made it's yearly visit and it was a down right shame to look and see literally miles of beach that was not accessable to anyone except the " authorities" that seem to be on it every evening. This island depends upon the tourist trade for it's livelyhood and with out access to the beaches it will be economically devestated. In fact this year has been a bad one already. There needs to be some type of solution that involves comprimise that will protect both sides. The facts show that vehicle use is not the culprit but more the weather. This strip of sand has constant winds and many storms that present more of a threat than the few off road vehicles that use it. The areas that we use are not user friendly without vehicle access. Let's try and get this opportunity solved soon so we can all enjoy the island again.