The attendance of the police is substantially irrelevant as what we're talking about is a change in the classification of the road.
Frankly I'd be amazed if you get a pc to attend for what is essentially a walk in the hills esp when there's already an operation underway and no evidence of infringement ongoing.
If you're talking about people getting 'done' by the Police, do grow up.
Tim Cross from South Yorks Police has stated that he WILL be attending as this is not just about a "walk in the hills". This is about resolving long standing issues due to some thoughtless and ignorant butt wipes who happen to own 4x4's who simply refuse to obey the law and common decency, plus a lot of misconceptions about the different user groups from other user groups.
My agenda is simple...find a way to protect the Moor and to allow as much practical access for all the interested groups as is both practical and enforceable.
Make no mistake, as much as I would not want any user group banned from this area, if the ONLY way to prevent this illegal use and the destruction of the Moor then I would support a total ban of either motor vehicles or anything that does not involve walking..That would be a blooming disaster and should be avoided at all costs, but ultimately the Moor is what is important.
I think the Police from both Sth Yorks and Derbyshire have shown that, as far as they are able, they have taken the actions necessary to eliminate illegal drivers on the Moor over the last 5-10 years, but they cannot do this truly successfully without the input of the public at large. This is also true of the Peaks Authority and the County Council. The simple solution for all would be a ban on all but foot traffic, but they have repeatedly refused to go down this route due to the impact it would have on so many and they too want people to enjoy this beautiful location.
I have no desire to argue with anyone and all I ask is that people who are open minded enough to make a positive impact on what I am trying to do will take part and help, I do not expect us to agree on everything, that is life, but we all have the same end game..protect the Moor and in the process the ability of people to enjoy it by whatever method rocks their respective boat.I know John will be there on Friday and I expect him to be vociferous in his opinion, I would not want or expect anything less, so if anyone else wishes to be there on Friday please do make your way there.
