The Coate Water car park has been cordoned off with police tape to prevent cars from entering the site as police start to crack down on non-essential travel.
Wiltshire Police say that travelling by motor vehicle to any nature spot to take exercise or dog walk is not allowed, meaning those who flout the rues risk a £60 fine.
Yesterday, a police community support officer was seen placing warning leaflets on windscreens as the force work to stop all non-essential travel from taking place as per the government’s legal guidelines as they battle to save lives amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“Please remember we are in a pandemic that is costing many people’s lives”, a police spokesperson said.
Adding: “Current Government restrictions DO NOT permit you to use your vehicle to travel to locations for exercise. Each and every one of us has been instructed to avoid all unnecessary travel.
“We want to remind everyone that you should only use your vehicle for essential journeys.
“Current Government advice states you are able to leave your home for food shopping, any medical need or to provide care or help to a vulnerable person. Travelling to and from work is permitted, but only where you cannot work from home.
“You are permitted to leave your home for one form of exercise a day, for example a run, walk with your dog, or cycle ride – alone or with members of your household. You should not be driving to a location away from home to carry this out.
“We urge you to comply with the Government measures around social distancing, staying at least 2 metres apart from anyone outside of your household.”
