A CAMPERVAN driver has been branded a "cheapskate" after being accused of flouting overnight parking rules on the NC500. The route is a 516-mile stretch that has magnificent coastal views and it’s not surprising the road trip is so popular with travellers looking to explore. 2 The driver was criticised for ignoring the sign stating 'no overnight parking' Credit: Alamy But the behaviour of some tourists have left locals increasingly frustrated around the picturesque road trip route.
In one of the latest incidents raised, a disgruntled local shared an image of a single white van parked up at a car park . The picture shows a sign that reads 'No Overnight Parking' on a green background. The poster claims to have taken the snapshot at 4.
30am, suggesting that the vehicle had been parked up through the night. Read More in Motors HORROR SMASH Watch moment Audi driver gets 'reality check' after braking in front of truck CHERRY ON TOP Huge car firm launching FIVE affordable UK models as it aims to rival Kia The van driver was reported to have avoided a campsite that was only a "few minutes" drive away. The picture was uploaded to Facebook group, NC500, The Dirty Truth, captioned with: "Just off the NC500.
The no overnight parking signs were ignored by this campervan. "There are several at this car park and really easy to see. A campsite is a few minutes drive away as well.
" Angry locals were quick to react to the tourist's apparent disregard for the overnight parking rules and branded them a "freeloader". Most read in Motors FUELLED UP Petrol pump trick could save drivers £100s - and swerve ‘expensive repair bill’ HORROR SMASH Watch moment Audi driver gets 'reality check' after braking in front of truck PARKING PAINS 'Mind blowing behaviour', say NC500 locals as tourists 'block' cars passing MOTOR HEADS Battle of the celeb caravans - including EastEnders star's £138k beast One local wrote: "Self-entitled freeloader." Another added: "Cheapskates.
" OUR REPORTER TACKLES THE NC500 Another user cried: "I’m not even sure that people are trying to be cheapskates. "I just think they’re totally ignorant and don’t give a toss. There’s no enforcement and no consequences for their behaviour so that’s why they do it.
" It comes after locals slammed "self-entitled" tourists for "blocking" cars from passing on a main street this week. And the furious NC500 locals branded the area the "Wild West" after "feral" campers destroyed a beauty spot on the route. 2 Locals criticised the 'cheapskate' for parking in the public car park Credit: NC500 The dirty truth Meanwhile, a report revealed that cases of people doing their business in lay-bys and elsewhere has doubled in two years .
And one local on the Isle of Skye has been left so frustrated by the situation that they have put up a sign to stop people from carrying out the foul act near their home . Read more on the Scottish Sun PARKING PAINS 'Mind blowing behaviour', say NC500 locals as tourists 'block' cars passing HUNG UP Hundreds of Scots jobs 'at risk' as retail giant proposes call centre closure One shaken local also claimed recently that they were confronted by a "threatening and abusive" campervan driver. We told last night how a new tax on motorhomes and campervans has been suggested by a travel expert which could cost £20 a day.
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