Parts of England are set to witness a crackdown on motorhomes with new restrictions, as North Yorkshire Council proposes a trial limitation. This clampdown would span up to 18 months at three notorious locations, banning parking from 11pm to 7am due to mounting issues. The proposed ban affects areas such as the A174 Sandsend to Raithwaite route, north of Whitby, along with Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough's North Bay and Osgodby Hill plus Filey Road in Cayton Bay, south of Scarborough.
Whitby is a popular destination for at-home holidaymakers and is just an hour and 45 minute drive from Newcastle according to AA Route Planner. Commenting on the matter, North Yorkshire Council's executive member for highways and transport, Cllr Keane Duncan highlighted: "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." Addressing the concerns over prolonged stays, he noted: "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." Duncan also mentioned the growing discontent prompting the proposals, saying: "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.", reports Birmingham Live . One disgruntled driver argued: "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." Echoing this sentiment, another local chimed in: "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," before suggesting, "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.
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