By Chris Littley
Caravan owners in Gloucestershire have been warned that increased police checks will be enforced on the county’s roads in the run up to the coming Easter weekend.
With sunny weather, warmer temperatures and the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend, this is traditionally a time of year when many of us would be planning a getaway in our caravan or motorhome to picturesque destinations up and down the UK.
However, with measures for social distancing still in place across the country in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, caravan owners are being urged to heed government advice and stay at home.
Major roads across the region, including the M5, A417 and A40, will see an increased police presence in the coming days, with Gloucestershire Police warning that ‘going on holiday’ is not classed as a form of essential travel.
Individuals found to be breaking the rules on non-essential travel could face fines and will be urged to return to their primary residence by officers, the police have warned.
Assistant chief constable Craig Holden told Gloucestershire Live: “We are doing all we can to protect our local communities and we would ask that people from outside the county do not put extra pressure on our resources.
“The same message goes to those from Gloucestershire, who are thinking about leaving the county for the same reason, which will impact on the communities of the areas you are considering travelling to.”
This isn’t simply a plea for caravan or motorhome owners in Gloucestershire, however, as people across the length and breadth of the UK need to remember the importance of avoiding non-essential travel and remaining at home in order to reduce the spread of this deadly illness.
