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Driving around looking at lights with covid positive.

178 replies

Coronachristmas21 · 12/12/2021 17:47

Do you think it's okay? I know isolation means isolation. 3 out of 4 of us are positive, Dp is nearing the end of his isolation, me and Ds just started . Just Dd to go. Likely she will get it given circumstances.

Anyway, Dd has sen and fascinated by Christmas lights and desperate to see some. Ds is autistic and climbing the walls bored with isolating.

So do you think it would be okay if we drive around our housing estate looking at lights?

We live in a sleepy village in the middle of nowhere in a rather large but quiet housing development. Would involve no main roads or through roads whatsoever. Just around the estate which the roads are mainly all a one way system.

Would it be really bad to do so for 10 minutes?

The likelihood of an accident is next to zero and I've lived here for 10 years and there's never been any form of road traffic collision.

Embracing myself to be told how bad it would be though!

A bored autistic child in isolation is so hard!

OP posts:
Strangevipers · 12/12/2021 19:01

Yes fine just don't brake down or crash and cause for other people to come into contact with you

Starlive23 · 12/12/2021 19:02

Well, honestly, I would do it. If you have a bump or break down just be honest with the other parties.

dworky · 12/12/2021 19:03

If you're all keeping in the car & wearing masks, it's ok. If you're getting out, it's not.

LowlyTheWorm · 12/12/2021 19:04

Go! Enjoy! I’d even get a drive thru mcds hot choc or ice cream!
If you are stopped just say you’re testing your eyesight? 😂😂

Thefartingsofaofdenmarkstreet · 12/12/2021 19:04

I can't believe people on here think driving for pleasure to see Christmas lights is ok when you have covid.

I know right, doing something pleasurable when you have Covid! Disgusting!!!

Of course this is fine OP. We went for a 10 min drive when we were riddled with it in our family to just get out. Enjoy the lights!

TillyTopper · 12/12/2021 19:04

I wouldn't judge you for that at all - just make sure you don't use up all your fuel though if you are isolated.

herewegoOVERANDOVERagain · 12/12/2021 19:06

Not surprising we're in the mess we're in really, is it? Am amazed that so many people think it's ok. It's really not ok. It's potentially putting other people at risk and it is not ok.

But you know that, don't you? Otherwise you wouldn't have bothered posting on here. You just want to feel better about yourself for doing what you actually know, deep down, is not ok.

AlandAnna · 12/12/2021 19:06

Totally and utterly ok 🤗
Even in the isolation rules it doesn’t state you can’t go on a car ride.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 12/12/2021 19:06

The reason its illegal is because they can't legislate for everyone's personal circumstances.

Isolating can be hard mentally. (Especially for children who don't understand and are not ill!)

Realistically... nothing will happen.

(I hear Barnard Castle has nice lights...)

NynaeveSedai · 12/12/2021 19:07

I absolutely would.
I wouldn't ask mumsnet for permission first though. Don't second guess yourself.

godmum56 · 12/12/2021 19:08

I have not broken a single rule or expectation but I would say go. Do your checks (fuel lights brakes and so on) before you go and stay in the car....maybe plan some after outing activities to make the pleasure last longer? drawings and so on? and some yummy treats and hot chocolate?

vickyc90 · 12/12/2021 19:08

@MajesticElephant

Well fuck someone else’s Christmas if you need the emergency or breakdown services. Just bloody wait like any reasonable person.
They are masked up so don't have to isolate regardless of contact
Yafilthyanimal · 12/12/2021 19:09

OP asked for our opinion and I gave mine.

I wasn't judgemental so not sure why I am being attacked?

My opinion is that it isn't OK.

Everyone is entitled to theirs Hmm

herewegoOVERANDOVERagain · 12/12/2021 19:10

@Yafilthyanimal

OP asked for our opinion and I gave mine.

I wasn't judgemental so not sure why I am being attacked?

My opinion is that it isn't OK.

Everyone is entitled to theirs Hmm

My opinion is that I agree with you! 🤷‍♀️
Double3xposure · 12/12/2021 19:12

I’ve also not broken the rules and I’d say go. Go every night.

Nowayoutonlydown · 12/12/2021 19:12

bloody hell, the risk is so small, enjoy your few minutes out with the kids.

cocktailclub · 12/12/2021 19:12

I assume you don't need petrol and are not likely to breakdown? Don't get out the car, drive carefully (I'm sure you do) and I can't see what the issue is as no one else is impacted. If you were going on a motorway or needing to refuel or likely to burst a tyre or something I would say no as it's not fair in whoever came to your aid but if it is local then go for it

Scottishskifun · 12/12/2021 19:13

Jeez just have to look at some of the responses on here to realise people have lost the plot with life due to covid (and I say this as someone who was very unwell with covid!)

Go for it OP it will help her massively and life is about way more then covid especially with a child with additional needs! It's not like your then taking her to a huge crowded space to breath on people!

Think some in society need a reality check!

crackofdoom · 12/12/2021 19:13

We did it, for mental health reasons (I’m the autistic one). During self isolation only DS1 and I were actually ill- DS2 (6) tested positive some days after us and was bouncing off the walls. I was fucked and fatigued and couldn’t parent properly for days. The kids were killing each other. I was so at the end of my tether that I hit DS1 when he shut DS2’s finger in the door on purpose. We went out before DS2 was out of self isolation because, on the balance, it was preferable to child abuse. No one was coming to rescue us.

ratussbaguss · 12/12/2021 19:14

Can't believe this even has to be a question. More so that some people are absolutely bonkers and think it's a problem.

Obviously it's fine. Do it. Stay sane. Look after your little boy.

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 12/12/2021 19:15

I would especially if you think it would help. You're not going on the motorway or anywhere risky and accidents can happen in the home too.
Enjoy the lights.

Cissyandflora · 12/12/2021 19:16

Go for the drive and enjoy it. You’ll feel better for making the decision that is sensible for your family.

AlecTrevelyan006 · 12/12/2021 19:17

Go

lucascriesalot · 12/12/2021 19:19

Those saying you're putting emergency services at risk...does isolation mean sitting in a locked padded room? Are you not allowed a bath with covid in case you drown? Not allowed to use electricity or gas in case of a fire? Not allowed to go up and down stairs in case of a fall?

Do it OP. You're not creating any more risk than you are by just existing.

tulips27 · 12/12/2021 19:22

@Scandisaurus

Of course you can. If she is that fascinated by lights I’d go every night. Or take a walk and get fresh air.
No to taking a walk. Driving is one thing but taking a walk would be the wrong thing to do.