No Motorhome Parking

[paul and jennie]

Hi everyone im new to posting on here
I was just wondering if anyone has challenged any authorities about the signs that seem to be going up more and more places
Im only asking as i pay road tax on my van the same as all road users and it is legal for me to sleep in my van so how can they put up the signs saying no overnight if i have a van but can sleep in a car truck or bus i cant work it out how this can be done im just a bit miffed off as ive drove around most of the weekend and seen in total of 7 different wild camping places now with the signs
SORRY FOR THE RANT:mad1::mad1::mad1::mad1:

 

[pratt]

Come to Scotland.

There is no legal basis for the 'No Overnight Parking' signs that proliferate in parking areas in Scotland. As long as the vehicle does not cause an obstruction and there is no damage or rubbish left behind, then overnight parking (and therefore, sleeping) cannot be refused. Commercial caravan sites may not like this fact and try to encourage their local authorities to restrict overnight parking but cannot legally stop it. Sensitivity is necessary to avoid annoying people..... obviously it is unwise to park close to housing. The law is different in England.

 

[Deleted user 48797]

Have motorhome/campervan - go abroad where you're welcomed with open arms and they want your money.
Bd..

 

[vwalan]

most no motorhome signs in england arent legal. every one should complain about them . local authorities stick them up knowing they arent legal but will frighten folk away.
if going abroad buy as much tinned dried food in uk as possible as food is more expensive over there ,and clothes ,shoes car parts tyres etc . spend it here .

 

[Pauljenny]

When we see signs like that, we move on.
No need to stir up trouble, if we're not welcome.

Are we, by any chance, related?

 

[Talbot]

most no motorhome signs in england arent legal. every one should complain about them . local authorities stick them up knowing they arent legal but will frighten folk away.
if going abroad buy as much tinned dried food in uk as possible as food is more expensive over there ,and clothes ,shoes car parts tyres etc . spend it here .

Not sure which country you're talking about but France and Spain is same as uk for food or even slightly less price than uk. Norway, Sweden etc, they are more expensive!

 

[jacquigem]

Not sure which country you're talking about but France and Spain is same as uk for food or even slightly less price than uk. Norway, Sweden etc, they are more expensive!

We find Spain and Portugal much cheaper for food than uk

 

[maureenandtom]

most no motorhome signs in england arent legal. every one should complain about them . local authorities stick them up knowing they arent legal but will frighten folk away.
if going abroad buy as much tinned dried food in uk as possible as food is more expensive over there ,and clothes ,shoes car parts tyres etc . spend it here .

When pressed, some authorities have admitted erecting signs with no legal backing and, when pressed further, some have taken them down. Some have sounded virtuous, even proud, in that signs were erected with the intention of never being enforced. Some (well, at least one) has said they will remain but will not be enforced.

When we see signs like that, we move on.
No need to stir up trouble, if we're not welcome.

Are we, by any chance, related?

Very sensible. Eventually, though, you will have nowhere to stay. In no particular order, other than as they come into my head as I type "legal" restrictions have been brought in or are planned or called for in Burham on Sea, Fleetwood, Clevelys, Hayling Island, Kimmeridge (wherever that is) St Andrews, Ferrnng Sea Front ... and I've run out. There'll have been plenty more - but that's only in the last few weeks.

Carry on not stirring up trouble and moving on whenever somebody isn't welcoming ... and we'll have nowhere.

 

[vwalan]

france ,spain,and portugal. are dear.
you must be buying in the wrong places in uk.
beer wine etc is cheaper.
but where do you get a loaf of bread for 36p. or a kg of rice for 40p. or tin of sardines for 34p. just to name a few things .
also meat 2.50 pound for a kg of shoulder of pork . bought in a joint in asda makes lovely pork steaks etc . even milk is cheaper here . alot of uk milk is taken to spain and sold as spanish . cornish fish is also taken .
even flour is cheaper here if you want to make your own bread or pastries .
dont worry i notice these things .

 

[vwalan]

we can buy a loaf of sliced bread for 36p. in uk.
as for veg yes some can be cheaper just like buying local here can be cheaper than some areas.
oh and yes i can cook i trained as a chef. and cooked for hundreds .
as for nuts and bolts we can do just the same as you did . i buy many things like that. i use mole valley farmers or cornwall farmers or buy direct from industrial fitting places here . i take these things into consideration when i make my statements .
having been in the food import export market and car parts import export i do know where to buy etc .
in spain and portugal the veg is usually not as good quality as they sell the best to northern europe . france possibly buys in some of the quality stuff .

 

[maureenandtom]

Are you sure about that? Not that I'm doubting your ability to divide and multiply by ten. I'm doubting my own ability.

 

[Tezza33]

Are we, by any chance, related?

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[barryd]

We find the food we like in France is better value than the UK. Totally agree about the bread. British bread unless you are lucky enough to find an artisan type baker is crap.

In fact I love the French stuff so much I miss it more back here than I ever miss anything from the UK when we are away for a long period.

Try buying a French Brie de Meaux or Epoisse over here. Its three times what it costs in France and its a 40 mile round trip for me just to get it!

 

[vwalan]

i buy english mature chedder in asda for 4quid for 830grm . as for french bread its ok . but i dont go alot on baghettes .
actually the best bread is Lebanon flat bread bought in arab countries thats really nice and cheap.
meat in uk i lovely . remember i also am trained butcher slaughterman . i buy proper cuts not processed .
mind the mortadella sold in spain is ok if you like a spam like meat. about 2 euro a kilo . its processed i know .
might be i just live in a good place . bit like david doesnt live in france ,he lives in brittany . i live in cornwall . ha ha .

 

[rachelc]

Whatever happened to the original thread????

 

[vwalan]

got lost it happens . but always question the signs with local council . make their jobs worth do his/her job .
dont let them bully .
is that better.

 

[Pauljenny]

When pressed, some authorities have admitted erecting signs with no legal backing and, when pressed further, some have taken them down. Some have sounded virtuous, even proud, in that signs were erected with the intention of never being enforced. Some (well, at least one) has said they will remain but will not be enforced.



Very sensible. Eventually, though, you will have nowhere to stay. In no particular order, other than as they come into my head as I type "legal" restrictions have been brought in or are planned or called for in Burham on Sea, Fleetwood, Clevelys, Hayling Island, Kimmeridge (wherever that is) St Andrews, Ferrnng Sea Front ... and I've run out. There'll have been plenty more - but that's only in the last few weeks.

Carry on not stirring up trouble and moving on whenever somebody isn't welcoming ... and we'll have nowhere.

We've only been wilding 17 years, so don't know much about seaside resorts, we usually avoid them.
M
On the rare occasions that we've encountered a sign, we have found a pub to overnight on. We always make it clear that such signs give a bad impression of the town/ resort.

More and more pubs are welcoming the odd thirsty motorhomer.
... Especially if the car park is empty.

 

[izwozral]

We've only been wilding 17 years, so don't know much about seaside resorts, we usually avoid them.
M
On the rare occasions that we've encountered a sign, we have found a pub to overnight on. We always make it clear that such signs give a bad impression of the town/ resort.

More and more pubs are welcoming the odd thirsty motorhomer.
... Especially if the car park is empty.

If the car park is empty Paul, who do you get to buy your drinks.:lol-049::lol-049:

 

[Tbear]

Sorry but what is this thing about the awful French bread. Aldi malted batch loaf. Needs to be fresh but much nicer than anything I tried in France. Costs more than 34p though.

Richard

 

[izwozral]

Sorry but what is this thing about the awful French bread. Aldi malted batch loaf. Needs to be fresh but much nicer than anything I tried in France. Costs more than 34p though.

Richard

Huh?

Oops, I am not keeping up to speed, ignore me.

Most people do anyway.