What will lock down mean in this country and how will they manage it...

[whodunit3]

Just that really, definitely think it needs to happen but already I’m seeing people saying things like “it will just be to stop crowds gathering you will still be able to to leave your house “No one is going to lock you inside your house”

And I’m now wondering what will it mean in this country?

We are rural and have horses in a yard near to our house, we also ride in a school, 5 minutes away. (both of which are quiet and we never see another living soul) are we allowed to carry on doing that?

Will we be able to take a child to the Dr’s without getting stopped and asked why we are out the house...

I’m torn between being scared how tight the restrictions could get and wondering if there isn’t some kind of force implementing lock down, what’s the point?

likely same as in other countries.

allowed out to work if you can't wfh

one person allowed out for groceries and errands eg posting something (unless no one to look after kids then kids can go)

dogs allowed out for a very short walk for toileting

allowed out for medical appointments

allowed out in your own garden, and if you don't have one, tough

enforced by police, fines issued for breaking rules

re horses someone on the spain thread said if horses are in a livery yard, the yard owner is expected to do the caretaking

whole thread is v useful

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3857853-Im-in-lockdown-in-Spain-ask-me-anything

lubeybooby I have heard similar too however we just rent a couple of stables and fields, we are completely DIY the family that own the land are not horsey in the slightest...

If we don't have enough police, I think they'll use the army.

And then at some point, when case numbers have dropped, they have to release the lockdown and we go back to square one.
With a population who are still not immune, and who will be infected by the first asymptomatic tourist who passes by. And when numbers start to shoot up - we have another lockdown. Ad infinitum.

Anyone else think this is a recipe for economic disaster?

I think itll be a police and military task. Most areas will comply and itll be a case of redistributing numbers where they are needed (like they were doing with police in the riots).

Livestock obviously needs tending and would be classed as essential. There is legislation in place already that says it's the yard owners responsibility but I think that would be implemented for big yards. Not small DIYers where itd probably be more of a risk having another person come on to that yard if you're the only one there normally.

These two might also be helpful.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3851311-In-France-under-lockdown-AMA?msgid=94933926

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3850860-Lockdown-conditions-in-France

Thank you for asking this question op, I wonder too how it'll work particularly in rural areas.

@MydogisKing

We live very rurally in France.
Very few houses and limited traffic.
I can drive to the next village for a run and not see a soul or pass another car.

If we start with the "oh but that doesn't really apply to us because...." the whole system fails. We have to abide by the rules. 135 euro fine if not. Harsher penalties for a second offence and 6 months in prison for a third.

Yes, I am guessing that the Gendarmes round here can/would exercise a bit of discretion, but it's not worth the risk. That's the only way it works. Very rare to see any police round these parts, but they have been out in the local villages and making sure everyone has their permission form and ID with them, and quite right too.

Look at the UK this weekend - how many people clearly subscribe to the "well, they can't mean me?" train of thought.

@crapette, you're absolute right of course. None us are above the law.

Sorry, I was slightly unclear - I should have said:

"Normally I can drive to the next village for a run and not see a soul or pass another car. I'm not doing that at the moment as we now have to remain close to the house"

It was actually allowed for the first few days, but people were taking the piss and bending the rules, so the rules got stricter.