Why does Ezemvelo break its own rules?

I was walking along Zinkwazi beach last week and I once again saw tyre tracks left by the Ezemvelo KZN vehicle above the tide line.
I was under the belief that one of the reasons vehicles are no longer allowed on the beach is to preserve the natural wildlife there – like turtles, which like to come lay their eggs above the high tide mark on the North Coast beaches.
However, on more than one occasion on Zinkwazi beach, I have seen the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife vehicle drive above the tide line in order to go check the licenses of fishermen. I applaud the good work these individuals do but I am saddened and confused by their ignorance of their own rules.
On one occasion I stopped the Ezemvelo vehicle and asked the gentlemen inside why they were driving above the tide line to which they explained that the sand was too soft to drive on below the tide line.
Surely it would be better then to walk that stretch of beach? I often walk it myself and don’t see why officers wouldn’t be able to do it too, rather than drive and potentially squash turtle eggs and who knows what else.
If their mandate is to preserve wildlife, then surely they should not be driving above the tide line – ever? If there is an explanation for this this that puts my mind at ease, I would love to hear it.
I have attached a picture clearly showing the tyre tracks going up above the tide line.
CATHERINE THATE
Salt Rock
Ezemvelo was invited to comment, but has not responded – Editor.