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Crackdown in prospect for paramotorists
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03 Mar 2023 11:05 #6624
by Jim Wright
Crackdown in prospect for paramotorists was created by Jim Wright
A CRACKDOWN is on the cards for big sky enthusiasts who use beaches in Cleethorpes and Humberston as a take-off or landing site for their paragliders, paramotors and hang gliders.
At a meeting on Wednesday, councillors are being recommended to approve a ban on landings/take-offs on all North East Lincolnshire-managed sites with a £100 fine for anyone caught breaching it.
Says a report: "This prohibition is needed to ensure public safety by preventing take off/landing in parks/open spaces which can present a danger to those using the space for other leisure activities.
"This follows several safety reports and complaints from residents of paramotorists flying too close to housing and people."
It continues: "In addition, preventing this will safeguard the area's wildlife, parks, protected habitats and croplands."
However, there is likely to be an exemption if the landing is deemed to be an 'emergency'.
* Picture shows paraglider coming in to land on Humberston beach over the RSPB Tetney Marshes reserve
At a meeting on Wednesday, councillors are being recommended to approve a ban on landings/take-offs on all North East Lincolnshire-managed sites with a £100 fine for anyone caught breaching it.
Says a report: "This prohibition is needed to ensure public safety by preventing take off/landing in parks/open spaces which can present a danger to those using the space for other leisure activities.
"This follows several safety reports and complaints from residents of paramotorists flying too close to housing and people."
It continues: "In addition, preventing this will safeguard the area's wildlife, parks, protected habitats and croplands."
However, there is likely to be an exemption if the landing is deemed to be an 'emergency'.
* Picture shows paraglider coming in to land on Humberston beach over the RSPB Tetney Marshes reserve
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