Armchair Laners

this is from the DNPA (Dartmoor National park assoc) website
http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/index/learn...moorcommons.htm

Summary of Dartmoor Commons Byelaws

These Byelaws apply to the Dartmoor Commons and other access land within the National Park.

In summary they make it an offence to :-

01  drive, park, repair vehicles or trailers, on the commons or ride bicyles on the commons where there is no right of way for them
02  camp within 100 metres of any road or in other prohibited places
03  obstruct leats or watercourses
04  light fires
05  allow dogs to run uncontrolled
06  feed animals grazing on the commons
07  train or school horses so as to cause damage
08  disturb wildlife
09  discharge firearms
10  throw or hit missiles (including golf balls) so as to cause annoyance to others
11  damage fences, walls or property or remove soil, peat, dung or stones
12  use metal detectors
13  engage in commercial activities except with the agreement of the Dartmoor National Park Authority and the landowner
14  fly model aircraft or kites so as to cause annoyance to others
15  hold concerts or exhibitions without permission of the Dartmoor National Park Authority and the landowner
16  play musical instruments or radios so as to cause annoyance to others.

The Byelaws are enforced by National Park Rangers, with penalties of up to £100 per conviction.