Proposal lodged to rescind clampdown on campervans

Proposal lodged to rescind clampdown on campervans

Last month it was announced that Infrastructure Minister Kevin Lewis, at the request of St Peter Constable Richard Vibert, had authorised a change of rules at the west coast beauty spot, so that vehicles were limited to staying there for up to 12 hours only in any 24-hour period.

The move was in response to growing frustration among the St Peter honorary police about the conduct of some campers at the site, which has become increasingly popular with motorhome owners.

Senator Steve Pallett called the decision a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’, however, and has now lodged a proposition to rescind it.

The Senator, who is the former Constable of St Brelade, has suggested a regulatory system should instead be introduced to help control usage of the area.

He has proposed that more designated areas should be opened around the Island, which charge fees to campers, and that usage should be limited to licensed vehicles for 24-hour periods in every seven days.

The report outlining his proposals says: ‘I believe that a fit-for-purpose regulated system to allow motorhomes to be used for limited periods on designated areas within Jersey is achievable, and should have been explored before parking restrictions were considered.

‘I have deliberately steered away from economic and tourism benefits that a properly regulated scheme may offer, but such benefits would undoubtedly exist if managed in a responsible way for the benefit of all.’

The proposition is due to be debated on 30 April.

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