I know you can stop over in a motorway services. But what about laybys, truck stops,picnic sites etc.
What about the safety issue?
2007-10-18 03:22:20 · 5 answers · asked by tigger_smokie 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
I've definitely seen some with signs saying no over night sleeping.
2007-10-18 03:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by andflors 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've slept in loads of lay bays as a white van man with no problems or police attention. As a hippie roaming the south of England the worst i have had is to be asked to move on by, normally, a very nice policeman. Lorry drivers use them all the time with no problem.....but my boss said once to watch out for 'ladies of the night' who are a little too young as they go about stitching drivers up! Unfortunately never happened to me so i would say just don't let anybody in the car, lock the doors and be nice to any policemen!
2007-10-18 05:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by jamiedajedi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Tigger,
Simply if you park a normal car, not a camper van etc... and dose off, as long as the leyby has no signs giving waiting instructions, i.e., waiting limited to 2hours, no return etc or NO overnight stays or camping, then you fine, most on A & B roads are Ok, but some councils, deter person sleeping over night, the signs will advise. my friend is a lorry driver and uses loads of them to ensure he doesnt fall foul of the driving regs for them, hes doenst have any bother.
As for the safety, thats really your call, some places i would be careful, but trust your gut feeling, it wont let you down.
hope this helps...
2007-10-18 05:02:11 · answer #3 · answered by Neurotic_Fish 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless local bylaws prevent it (there's usually a sign saying so), it's perfectly legal to park overnight in a lay-by.
Truck stops are specifically designed for overnight parking.
Picnic sites do not normally allow overnight parking.
I was a truck driver for 15 years. I've slept in hundreds of lay-bys all over the U.K with no problems.
2007-10-18 07:15:34 · answer #4 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the key in the ignition, then it is deemed that you are in charge of a motor vehicle and asleep at the wheel.
And as such can be prosecuted for it.
(Yes I know this is theoretical)
If there is no noticed displayed actually saying you cant, you should be OK.
2007-10-18 03:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋