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This is why you should
not drive on the Beach!
THIS Easter, drivers are being reminded not to drive
on the beach after a spate of vehicles have been ignoring signs and driving
onto the sands. The latest to vehicle we have spotted stuck was a 4 by 4,
which had tried to turn around on the Shrimpers access strip, off the Weld
Road section of Southport Beach. Luckily for the driver, the sea was out at
the time, but the 4 by 4 had sustained damage and when we photographed it,
it was stuck in deep, within the sand. The beach might look safe and you
might have a 4 by 4, but in reality, it is no place for a vehicle, unless
it’s specifically designed or adapted for that environment. Sefton Rangers
have asked us to stress:- “It is an offence to drive on the beach,
outside designated areas and those who do so, not only risk being
prosecuted, but they also risk their lives and their vehicles! Only
authorised vehicles are allowed on the beach, and even they get stuck at
times. If your vehicle gets stuck on the beach and the sea comes in, you are
very likely not to be insured as well. So please read the signs and keep
within the designated parking areas and only when they are open to the
public.” Please email our newsrooms with your views on people
driving on the beach to:-
News24@SouthportReporter.com and let us
know what you think about it.
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