Wanderlust
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Like most I suspect, I have come across sign stating no camping, overnight parking or the like that appear to have no legal authority and rarely stop , not wanting to deal with any disgruntled locals. I do though wonder if `we` should question these with the local authority. I believe i read a thread where someone had written to the relevant borough requesting details of the signage and the bylaw etc pertaining to such, the sign were eventually removed. Was I dreaming this or can someone point me in the direction of the thread. Maybe a well drafted letter template could be placed on the site for members to use to request such legality of these signs? just a thought.
Why Derathe ? I know they are illegal you do and anyone with half a brain can soon discover the facts..So carry on why stick heads above parapets when their is no need. Remember one significant outcome is the councils can respond by introducing proper tro's
Channa
As always, I fully, completely agree with the above.
As a general rule, you must always give in to those who you think might bully you. Far better that you knuckle under than stand up for yourself. If the council say they don't want you to overnight there then you must do as they say. They have your best interests at heart and the fact that they don't have any legal backing for such signs is irrelevant. The fact that they will not have subjected their signs to a public consultation is also irrelevant. The possibility that the signs have been erected at the request of a councillor who may own a campsite is also irrelevant. You have elected coucillors to look after your interests.
The council knows best. Don't make any of them angry. Who knows what they will do to you if you dare to disobey them?
Of course, on the other hand, if you do stand up to them you might get a letter like this:
But hey, who needs a letter like that. Maybe somebody else will stand up for you. Frogs and buckets.
We are near new Milton and this sign has appeared in one of our wild camping spots. LR Downton (b3058) Hampshire, but it doesn't say who installed the sign or if there is a penalty ?
Like most I suspect, I have come across sign stating no camping, overnight parking or the like that appear to have no legal authority and rarely stop , not wanting to deal with any disgruntled locals. I do though wonder if `we` should question these with the local authority. I believe i read a thread where someone had written to the relevant borough requesting details of the signage and the bylaw etc pertaining to such, the sign were eventually removed. Was I dreaming this or can someone point me in the direction of the thread. Maybe a well drafted letter template could be placed on the site for members to use to request such legality of these signs? just a thought.
The same usual old rubbish, I see. If I choose not to park somewhere it is certainly not going to benefit the local campsite owner! Also, I have simply stated my view; I have no problem with others who choose to stay where a local councillor (or anybody else) might not want them to - that is entirely up to them. Also, I support all those who question any rules and have done my bit to encourage local authorities to re-examine their attitudes. But I ain't gonna put my motorhome at risk if I judge that there might be a risk. You may have less consideration for your vehicle - that is up to you.
Not the same old rubbish. Totally new rubbish; I'm agreeing with you - do what the council tells you.
Why? because we all like to wild camp , so surely it makes some sense to defend that option, rather than allow anyone who takes umbridge to a van parked overnight in `there` spot
Never cow down ,it starts with a few words and before long
Like most I suspect, I have come across sign stating no camping, overnight parking or the like that appear to have no legal authority and rarely stop , not wanting to deal with any disgruntled locals. I do though wonder if `we` should question these with the local authority. I believe i read a thread where someone had written to the relevant borough requesting details of the signage and the bylaw etc pertaining to such, the sign were eventually removed. Was I dreaming this or can someone point me in the direction of the thread. Maybe a well drafted letter template could be placed on the site for members to use to request such legality of these signs? just a thought.