removing no overnight parking signs

[elefantman]

On a trip around loch ness i noticed some lay bys had no overnight parking signs in place and others had the pole but no sign (obv removed or stolen)my question is where not displayed can you park when its obvious your not meant to but not signed?
I guess you could just remove any sign on arrival then replace just before leaving if that was the case!

 

[kimbowbill]

I think especially around Lochness, you may get the loud knock on the door from the ranger, we parked up a couple of years ago, early evening, not to stay, just resting and taking in the views, only there about 15 mins when the dreaded knock came, its very much like the police knock, anyways, he was very polite and asked if we were staying, told him we were just resting for harf our, that's good he replied, because i will be back and will ask you to leave, explained that the area had been abused by yobs in tents and group parties and they are keeping a close eye on the area. As a visitor i would always respect an official ranger and their reasons why, and will always move, he did however point us to a really nice location where we stayed, i think if you are polite and respectful they will always give you another location, just my view.

 

[n brown]

On a trip around loch ness i noticed some lay bys had no overnight parking signs in place and others had the pole but no sign (obv removed or stolen)my question is where not displayed can you park when its obvious your not meant to but not signed?
I guess you could just remove any sign on arrival then replace just before leaving if that was the case!

refer you to my post yesterday'no overnight parking in laybys' all is made clear!

 

[Arrachogaidh]

Highlands Overnight Parking

BBC News - Remote sleeper Andy Strangeway wins overnight parking fight in Highlands

:wacko:

Remote sleeper Andy Strangeway wins overnight parking fight in Highlands


A campaigner has succeeded in having "no overnight parking" signs removed from roads in the Highlands.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-18370594

 

[Kiwi Colin]

Signs to keep gypsy travellers away?

Hi,

Four years ago my late wife and I spent the night by a lonely beach near John-o-Groats - parked right in front of the 'No Overnight' sign.
About 7.45pm a police car arrived and the cop came over to the van - we asked "are we in trouble if we stay here?". "No" replied the cop, "the signs are to stop travellers setting up camp. I'm going into the village - the store closes at 8pm. Can I get anything for you?"
Nice guy, but I think the NZ sticker on the van helped.

cheers

Colin

 

[Channa]

Hi,

Four years ago my late wife and I spent the night by a lonely beach near John-o-Groats - parked right in front of the 'No Overnight' sign.
About 7.45pm a police car arrived and the cop came over to the van - we asked "are we in trouble if we stay here?". "No" replied the cop, "the signs are to stop travellers setting up camp. I'm going into the village - the store closes at 8pm. Can I get anything for you?"
Nice guy, but I think the NZ sticker on the van helped.

cheers

Colin

Local tourist info office told me exactly the same about 3 weeks ago
Channa

 

[John H]

Hi,

Four years ago my late wife and I spent the night by a lonely beach near John-o-Groats - parked right in front of the 'No Overnight' sign.
About 7.45pm a police car arrived and the cop came over to the van - we asked "are we in trouble if we stay here?". "No" replied the cop, "the signs are to stop travellers setting up camp. I'm going into the village - the store closes at 8pm. Can I get anything for you?"
Nice guy, but I think the NZ sticker on the van helped.

cheers

Colin

Glad to hear of your good experience with our forces of law and order but sorry to say that the NZ sticker had nothing to do with it - ask any copper in the UK and he/she will tell you that they are just not interested in responsibly parked motorhomes (providing they don't come in groups of dozens!). But do check to see whether the NOP notice is backed up by a TRO (it will tell you in the small print) because if it is then the highways authority might fine you. Having said that, most NOP signs are merely deterrents and are not backed up by TROs (Traffic Regulation Orders). Enjoy the rest of your tour. BTW, New Zealand must be one of the most motorhome-friendly countries in the world (after France!).