[AOL]: People who sit on park benches for too long are likely to be breaking coronavirus lockdown rules, police have been told.
Guidance issued to forces in England also indicates people should not be working from nearby parks rather than their home.
But those who need a "cooling-off" period after rows at home can move between households if they leave for several days, according to the advice given to officers. It comes after some 3,203 fines were handed out by police in England between March 27 and April 13 to those considered to be flouting the rules.
Activities likely to be regarded as reasonable
- Buying luxury items and alcohol
- Driving to the countryside and walking, when far more time is spent walking than driving
- Stopping to rest or eat lunch while on a long walk
- Taking a break during exercise
- Driving to partake in exercise
- Exercising more than once a day
- Moving house
- Moving into a friend's address for several days after arguments at home
- Buying tools and supplies for repairs and maintenance
Activities likely to be regarded as unreasonable
- Working in a park rather than from home
- A short walk to a park bench for a long stay
- Buying supplies to redecorate
- Driving for a prolonged period with only brief exercise .... <<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...
