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