John H
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Hi John H
As you can see we live in Ireland but we come over a lot to the Uk - we are from Sunderland originally. but new to this motorhome/wildcamping thing from 2012. So when we find somewhere to park up I just wanted to know that we are not going to get moved on or arrested!!! :sleep-040:
Without been rude or objectionable to the person banging on your door , what is the best way to say F**K off.or sim.. if its the police !!
If a sign has no reference to a TRO then it is probably unenforceable - especially if it says something vague like "no overnight parking" - but I always take the view that I'd rather not park where I'm not wanted. My motorhome is precious and I don't want it damaged by a local with a grudge, whatever the legal situation. However, you have to make individual judgements and some remote lay-bys with signs are far from anyone who might be disturbed and if you park discretely no-one will bother you.
As for getting rid of people who might knock at the door I find that a good way of dealing with them is to apologise profusely, say you didn't see any sign telling you not to park but now they've drawn your attention to it you will certainly give it consideration. Then ask them to show you their identification so you know who you're talking to. They will, of course, have no such identification because there is nothing to enforce if you are on the public highway. The police will be highly unlikely to trouble you. I have several friends in the police and they all say they have better things to do with their time. I know of no-one who has been woken up by the police under these circumstances. Be discrete and polite and you will be fine, in my view.