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No turning signs

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FreeWee · 22/08/2013 21:57

What's the legal position on 'No turning' signs in driveways, communal flat car parks or private roads? A new one has sprung up near me. I have no need to turn in it (that I can think of!) but I wondered what the legal position was? What might be the repercussions and how would they be enforced?

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WestieMamma · 23/08/2013 00:12

I can't swear to it, but I think it would come under trespassing law, which is civil law. This would mean that the landowner could sue the trespasser for any loss they incur as a result of the trespass. If they can't prove any loss then there's nothing they can do.

Someone cleverer will no doubt correct me if that's rubbish.

FreeWee · 23/08/2013 14:12

That sounds like a good call. So how could they ever prove a loss when someone's just turning round in the driveway/road? Do they just assume the signs will put people off?

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WestieMamma · 23/08/2013 20:42

Maybe if you run over their chickens. :o

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