Am I allowed to go for JUST a drive?

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Apologies in advance for adding another thread to the 4729859 already.
I'm just looking for clarification.
My little boy is 3, diagnosed ASD. He hasn't napped in bed in over a year. He doesn't even nap much but sometimes falls asleep in the car. Does that mean I can't even take him for a drive to let him sleep for 20 minutes? Some days he's up at 5am and does need a quick doze to tide him over. He's also non verbal and has global development delay so wouldn't understand if I explain to him.

It would literally be quick drive in the car, not stopping or going anywhere, seeing anyone etc. I'm just wondering. If I can't, I can't but what would you do in this situation?

Is it an essential drive?

Remember, you might think it’s just a change of scenery, until you’re involved in a crash and the paramedics who deal with you infect you! Because their patient yesterday was infected.

The firefighters who have to cut you out of your car are infected by the paramedic keeping you alive.

The policeman cordoning off the road to keep others safe also gets infected by the paramedics.

The dozens of onlookers get infected etc etc.....

You are allowed to drive to go somewhere to exercise.

I don't understand people advising the OP to go out with a stroller locally instead of driving the car as that's a much bigger infection risk.

I’d think it was more the getting fuel that was the issue although certainly RTA’s and flat tyres etc are a possibility.
The idea is that we stay home and absolutely minimise any contact with anyone or anything.
If everyone continues to drive around for whatever reasons then overall risk increase again.
Sympathies to you Op. It’s going to be a hard few weeks. I can’t imagine having small children during this crisis, let alone ones with additional/ special needs.

Sorry You’ve replied really kindly but I’m sorry I spoke without understanding

At a time where every other thread seems to be something getting a kick out being mean and hurtful towards someone coming to terms with their new reality, this response made me smile.

back to you too

@PeterPanGoesWrong

Where have I said it's a change of scenery?
I've asked a quick question for CLARIFICATION. I'm not going. As I've explained, we are usually out an about, a couple of times a week my 3 year old with ASD falls asleep on the way back from somewhere when he's up at 5am. I'm not going, we'll go for a quick walk around our streets if he needs it

Everyone commenting about fuel... guess umm ok in my electric car then...

😂

And yes... I'm joking... but if I need to drive anywhere for any reason it will be that car I use and not the ICE.

@DowntownAbby
Seemingly purposefully left out the 4th rules that allows care needs. So has completely undermined their own post.

@dorapicasso
'there are only 4 reasons you are allowed to leave.'
.....yes and this is one of those 4 reasons, so completely permitted.
You want the spanish regime? Brilliant, because they permit those with ASD to leave their homes, whilst others are not allowed.

@Divebar
You're comparing dog walking, and getting nails done....to children's disability needs!!!
Some of you should be throughly ashamed of yourselves. Your replies are gross

Onup I apologise, I wasn't clear. I wasn't talking about the OP, it was more all of the general reasons people are coming up with as why they should be allowed to drive.

@OnUp
Well put

It’s not allowed but the police won’t be able to stop you just yet so carry on provided you don’t get out of your car. The police powers needed to properly enforce this lock down are being debated in parliament

@OnUp

Nope. It’s not a need. Keeping him fed is a need. Keeping him safe and warm is a need. Helping him nap is not a need and you banging on about disability doesn’t make it so. I hope the OP finds a solution to minimise her difficulties.

@divebar
Yes sleep is a need, the same as being fed.
Both are for your physical and psychological well being and health.

'you banging on about disability doesn’t make it so'..... you're completely clueless.
Please tell my child's Consultant Paediatrician he was 'banging on' when we had appointments to discuss melotonin prescriptions, that he was wasting his time and mine.
Please tell HMRC and DWP that my child having ASD and care needs thst they should revoke their and every other ASD kids receiving Disability Living Allowance and disability premium on tax credits, because @divebar said that sleep issues is just 'banging on about disability [and] doesnt make it so'
Please tell my local council to take away our blue badge.
And school to find my for his attendance, because his sleep issues actually dont count towards his missing school, could you get them to dismiss his 1:1 ta and echp too
Because YOU clearly know better than everyone.

For what it's worth you'd pass my child in the street and never ever know he has disability needs. Doesn't mean those needs dont exist. Doesnt mean your comment wasnt cuntish

I have a son with asd. We plan on still taking him for little drives. We won’t go far and will stay in the car. I think it’s ok. We will try reduce the amount though.

Mumsnet topic plea here in the link, from an NHS worker for cars to stay off the roads

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3859469-Plea-right-here-from-NHS-staff?msgid=94980567#94980567

Can I go for a drive to blow the cobwebs away?

"It is unlikely anybody will be pulled over by the police just for driving," Mr Gove said.

news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-can-i-walk-the-dog-am-i-still-able-to-fill-up-with-fuel-uk-lockdown-questions-answered-11962829

It doesn't fit the rules, but who is going to stop you?

Our local police put up a post in the last hour saying they'll soon have powers to warn, fine, or even arrest you.

Our local police put up a post in the last hour saying they'll soon have powers to warn, fine, or even arrest you.

And yet on another thread one police force was recommending people travel to somewhere more remote to exercise. Presumably they meant by car?

One big issue is police forces all over the country are interpreting the rules very differently. It would be nice to have some consistency.

I believe you can drive, park and then exercise - the telephone has a Q&A today on these sorts of issues although that is jut the journalist's view as answers not what the new law (once it is in force - it is not yet in force) says - that says probably okay to drive to work dog off lease in area with no other people but if possible do the walk near home.

Our local police force have said this is fine. I effectively did the same to get my 3 year old to sleep on the way to picking up my 5 year old today. We went the scenic route.

Drop the nap. He is at the age when he can drop the nap. Yes he will get tired and cranky in the day but keep him busy. It takes a few days to two weeks for their bodies to get used to not napping. But once he drops them he will sleep better at night.

Afternoon, everyone.

Just a gentle reminder to try and keep your tone friendly. We understand that everyone's pretty stressed but we do think it's possible to disagree or tell someone outright that they're wrong, even, if you think they are, without being personal.

We can see that the OP's already said that she's not bothered by the stronger comments [Rhino hide emoji for you, OP ] but we just don't think it's on to be berating parents of children with SEN, and we don't want to put people off coming here for advice at a time when that advice is so important, so let's try and keep things civil.

Thanks!