Motorhome drivers face ban in England which is 'absolutely ridiculous'
Motorhomes in England face a new BAN in parts of England under a crackdown. North Yorkshire Council are proposing a trial restriction of up to 18 months at three locations between 11pm to 7am where the issues are most prevalent.
The restrictions would be introduced on the A174 Sandsend to Raithwaite, three miles north of Whitby, and on Royal Albert Drive on Scarborough’s North Bay. The third location is Osgodby Hill and Filey Road in Cayton Bay, three miles south of Scarborough.
North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for highways and transport, Cllr Keane Duncan, said: "We know how important the tourist economy is to the Yorkshire coast and motorhomes are as welcome to park on the seafront as any other vehicle during the day.
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"However, extended stays, which usually include significant numbers of motorhomes parking overnight, are causing issues for nearby residents and are posing a serious safety hazard. We carried out a survey earlier this year to monitor the number of motorhomes and caravans and the length of stays. This indicated that we do need to take action given the scale of overnight parking in these hotspot locations.
"We have also factored in the increasing level of complaints to the council, police and fire service. We believe a trial restriction between certain hours is the next step to tackle these issues and, if introduced, the public will be able to share their views before a decision is made on whether to make it permanent."
In response, a driver fumed: “There are no homes nearby and the folk in their vans spend money in our lovely town. Let them stay overnight and make a nominal charge if necessary. There are more things to worry about in the world at the moment than people enjoying themselves by the seaside.”
“Absolutely ridiculous decision to ban them!! It's a tourist town and they are tourists, it's good to see them parked up and enjoying themselves," a second agreed, adding: “They should just put a charge on for people wanting to stay the night from 6pm till 9am because that's the times it's free.”