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Published on: 28/02/2021 07:20 PMReported by: roving-eye
Officers have issued approximately 20 fixed penalty notices and turned over 100 cars away from Formby beach today.
Throughout the day, patrols have been in attendance along the coastal area following reports of large numbers of people present. Around 20 people were issued with £200 fines for breaching Covid restrictions, and over 100 cars were turned away from the area.
Some people were found to have travelled from as far as Leeds, Stockport, and Manchester.
Community Policing Superintendent Graeme Robson said: “This weekend, due to the good weather, we have seen a large increase in people travelling to the Formby beach area, some of whom had travelled a significant distance to get there.
“This is totally unacceptable and shows a complete disregard for the government guidance, which is in place to protect not only ourselves but others around us. To flagrantly flout the rules in this way is not only reckless and irresponsible, but can result in a substantial fine, as we have seen today.
“Individuals from as far as Leeds, Manchester and Stockport were found to have made the trip to Formby today, which is quite frankly astounding. Now more than ever people should be taking heed of the advice, so that infection rates can continue to drop, and we can meet the criteria necessary for easing lockdown in the upcoming weeks and months.
“We will continue to work closely with our partners in Sefton, and across the rest of Merseyside, to ensure the safety of our communities, and will take enforcement action where people refuse to follow restrictions. Current guidance states that people must only travel for essential reasons, and you must remain local.
“We will continue to have increased patrols in the area over the upcoming weeks and I would strongly advise people to check ahead before travelling to popular destinations to ensure they can socially distance while there, and to avoid it completely if it’s not within your local area.”
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Went for a walk today down the front, was way more people there than I though there would be. All being very good though all social distanced. I did turn around just before the pier though as it looks rather busy. A few clowns about on motorbikes and an absolute tool in a bronze BMW that I contemplated phoning the police about. Up and down the costal road reving a hell out of his brand new car wheel spinning the works. With lots of people around.
Was hard to tell we where in lock down.
Last edited by Ceam; 01/03/2021 at 01:44 AM.
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Originally Posted by Ceam
Went for a walk today down the front, was way more people there than I though there would be. All being very good though all social distanced. I did turn around just before the pier though as it looks rather busy. A few clowns about on motorbikes and an absolute tool in a bronze BMW that I contemplated phoning the police about. Up and down the costal road reving a hell out of his brand new car wheel spinning the works. Will lots of people around.
Was hard to tell we where in lock down.
Meanwhile all the residents in Formby, Freshfield, Ainsdale, Birkdale & Southport are in "Double-Lockdown" as it's not safe for us to go out due to all these visitors travelling here in their cars!! Govt guidance says "STAY LOCAL" which is defined as 5km / 3.1 miles... Having seen cyclists removing bikes from their cars in Ainsdale today I'd like to say "thanks you Muppets"!! Clearly the extent of our existing cycle path networks is attracting unwanted distant visitors....
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Originally Posted by Tallboy
Meanwhile all the residents in Formby, Freshfield, Ainsdale, Birkdale & Southport are in "Double-Lockdown" as it's not safe for us to go out due to all these visitors travelling here in their cars!! Govt guidance says "STAY LOCAL" which is defined as 5km / 3.1 miles... Having seen cyclists removing bikes from their cars in Ainsdale today I'd like to say "thanks you Muppets"!! Clearly the extent of our existing cycle path networks is attracting unwanted distant visitors....
Yeah, It's crazy, Although I did top out at just over 5km myself, 10.5km walk pushing a wheel chair. Still up now as my back is killing me LOL... not sure how I'm going to get to sleep tonight.
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Originally Posted by Tallboy
Having seen cyclists removing bikes from their cars in Ainsdale today I'd like to say "thanks you Muppets"!! Clearly the extent of our existing cycle path networks is attracting unwanted distant visitors....
Not everyone lives where it's safe to cycle.....Ainsdale may well be the nearest continuous 5km stretch of traffic-free tarmac to them.
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Originally Posted by The PNP
Not everyone lives where it's safe to cycle.....Ainsdale may well be the nearest continuous 5km stretch of traffic-free tarmac to them.
So it's perfectly okay to break the rules if it doesn't suit you ?
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Originally Posted by The PNP
Not everyone lives where it's safe to cycle.....Ainsdale may well be the nearest continuous 5km stretch of traffic-free tarmac to them.
The Govt guidance clearly states 'exercise should start from your home address'. Clealy you're also prepared to break the rules when it doesn't suit you, no surprise there then!!
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Originally Posted by Blackrock
So it's perfectly okay to break the rules if it doesn't suit you ?
I didn't say that....Last I heard, it was ok to drive approx 5miles to a suitable exercise location.
N.B. Prior to 'lockdown', I would often take the bike to Preston for my weekly main ride. Because there is an excellent, almost entirely traffic-free circular cycle route (The Preston Guild Wheel) of 21miles length, to enjoy in safety.
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Originally Posted by Tallboy
The Govt guidance clearly states 'exercise should start from your home address'. Clealy you're also prepared to break the rules when it doesn't suit you, no surprise there then!!
Well, that rules out cycling as exercise for the majority of people. Because without dedicated tarmac, people are unable to enjoy a safe bikeride from their homes. Trying to do so, would mean either riding on the pavements, or getting involved with busy traffic and risking injury - or worse.
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Originally Posted by The PNP
I didn't say that....Last I heard, it was ok to drive approx 5miles to a suitable exercise location.
N.B. Prior to 'lockdown', I would often take the bike to Preston for my weekly main ride. Because there is an excellent, almost entirely traffic-free circular cycle route (The Preston Guild Wheel) of 21miles length, to enjoy in safety.
No it's not OK, exercise should be done locally where possible. Living in Southport it is perfectly possible to exercise from your front door to take in parks, the moss, the beach depending on which part you live, there is no need to drive 5 miles.
You advocate cycling, your opportunities for exercise from your front door is more open to you than someone who enjoys walking.
“Travel
You must not leave your home unless you have a reasonable excuse (for example, for work or education purposes).
If you need to travel you should stay local. This means you should avoid travelling outside of your village, town or the part of a city where you live. You should reduce the number of journeys you make overall.
outdoor exercise. This should be done locally wherever possible, but you can travel a short distance within your area to do so if necessary (for example, to access an open space)
If you need to travel, walk or cycle where possible, plan ahead and if you are able to do so avoid busy times and routes on public transport. This will allow you to practise social distancing while you travel.”
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Originally Posted by gsgsgs
A) “Travel....You must not leave your home unless you have a reasonable excuse (for example, for work or education purposes).
B)outdoor exercise. This should be done locally wherever possible, but you can travel a short distance within your area to do so if necessary (for example, to access an open space)
C) If you need to travel, walk or cycle where possible,”
A) In other words, none those muppets in cars should even be taking their cars to the beach. I wouldn't call going to the seaside to sit on a beach, an essential journey!
B) Just as I thought, taking yourself (or bike) a short distance (e.g. 5miles) to access a walking/jogging/cycling facility is permitted.
C) Which begs the question, why didn't all those lazy car people cycle to the beach and back, instead of driving?
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Originally Posted by The PNP
A) In other words, none those muppets in cars should even be taking their cars to the beach. I wouldn't call going to the seaside to sit on a beach, an essential journey!
B) Just as I thought, taking yourself (or bike) a short distance (e.g. 5miles) to access a walking/jogging/cycling facility is permitted.
C) Which begs the question, why didn't all those lazy car people cycle to the beach and back, instead of driving?
A) agree
B) it is permitted but is it necessary, "locally wherever possible" as I say it is perfectly possible to exercise from home.
C) The majority shouldn't have been there at all, those that have driven 10+, 20+ 80+ miles to get there are highly unlikely to ride if they do then shame on them.
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If the police had been around the pier / Promenade this weekend, they'd have taken a small fortune in fines.
While I understand people want to get out and about in the sunshine, it really ****** me off when the place is crawling with day trippers. Sure, there probably won't be any infection passed on while out in the fresh air, to get to the open spaces you have to pass these morons walking 3 or 4+ abreast along the pavement. So step into the road, with traffic at regular summer volumes, or don't go out.
And apart from being against lockdown regulations, the extra traffic puts pressure on services. Extra traffic, greater likelihood of accidents. More strain on the police, ambulance services, breakdown services, hospitals etc.
For those of us following the rules to help curb infection, it seems a pointless exercise. Why bother when the rest of the country doesn't seem to give a monkey's?
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Originally Posted by gsgsgs
A) it is permitted but is it necessary, "locally wherever possible" as I say it is perfectly possible to exercise from home.
B) The majority shouldn't have been there at all, those that have driven 10+, 20+ 80+ miles to get there are highly unlikely to ride if they do then shame on them.
A) Possible enough, if you're walking or jogging on the pavement. But while also possible to cycle from home, very often it isn't safe to do so, due absence of safe cycle tarmac within 'legal' striking distance.
B) Nobody from beyond about 5miles should have been there, whatever their mode of transport.
Last edited by The PNP; 01/03/2021 at 04:29 PM.
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Originally Posted by The PNP
Well, that rules out cycling as exercise for the majority of people. Because without dedicated tarmac, people are unable to enjoy a safe bikeride from their homes. Trying to do so, would mean either riding on the pavements, or getting involved with busy traffic and risking injury - or worse.
As usual you're spouting garbage! As a cyclist I do not need a dedicated personal 'highway' to take exercise. Clearly my level of competency on a cycle is far in excess of yours!
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