Common Ground

[lady_p_gold]

I  have an area of land near me which is designated 'common ground'    Am I allowed to park there ????

[nfn]

I don't think so, common ground is for the use of the 'common folk' and I think grazing horses are the only form of transport allowed.  There is a law dating back to the Magna Carta (possibly even before that) which still stands as far as common ground is concerned and although cars obviously aren't mentioned I think the rights of those allowed to use the ground are still binding so as cars aren't mentioned, they're not allowed.  I could be completely wrong - someone will correct me very soon if I am, but a little part of my O'Level History brain is telling me this!!

[dilligaf]

I think in one of the older versions of the Highway Code, dont know if its in the new one, that you can park on common ground providing you park no more than 75 yards from a public highway.

[Buenchico]

In general, 'common land' is subject to most of the same laws as private land. (Officially, you might be trespassing by entering it, even on foot, unless there are statutes in place granting you 'commoners' rights'). See:

http://www.naturenet.net/law/commonland.html


What you most definitely can't do on common land is to drive a motor vehicle over it. See:

http://www.oss.org.uk/responses/2000/2000%20oct%20vehicu lar%20access%20over%20common%20land.htm

Chris

[lady_p_gold]

thanks everyone .... really interesting and a little confusing !!!