Beach Access

Beach Access

• WCAPD
• 31/08/2015

The coastal zones of our country are protected areas and legislation prevents the use of motor vehicles on beaches. While wheelchair users are permitted to use a power or manual wheelchair on South Africa’s beautiful beaches, it is often extremely difficult to get onto the beach without a vehicle.

 

These permits are allocated by the Department of Environmental Affairs, while the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities and their provincial associations merely certify that the applicant has a disability.

 

Criteria
The person must have a substantial mobility impairment which makes it impossible for them to gain access to the beach from the parking lot without a vehicle.

 

Application process

1. Download the application form, complete and sign;
2. Attach a copy of the identity document and drivers licence;
3. contact us to make an appointment for an assessment
4. Send the completed application to the Department of Environmental Affairs, whose details appear on the application form.