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03

Dec 2020

Last Updated: 03/12/2020
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Police step up patrols to stop tier three travel to Harrogate district

by Connor Creaghan

| 03 Dec, 2020
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North Yorkshire Police says it will deploy automatic number plate recognition technology and border patrols to prevent people from places such as Leeds coming to Harrogate for a night out.

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Police have warned they are stepping up patrols to prevent people from tier three areas travelling into the Harrogate district for the lower restrictions.

North Yorkshire and York entered tier two yesterday. But the surrounding area is in tier three, except for Cumbria.

Restaurants and pubs can open in tier two, if they serve substantial meals; but all hospitality is closed in tier three except for takeaways.

This could tempt people from areas such as Leeds to travel to the district for nights out but North Yorkshire Police has said it is ready to tackle this.



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Superintendent Mike Walker, the coronavirus lead for North Yorkshire Police, said travel from tier three to lower tier areas is only permitted if deemed necessary, such as for work or education. He added:

"I realise there may be some confusion over what is deemed necessary in these circumstances, so I’d like to be clear here; it is neither necessary or acceptable to leave a tier 3 area and enter a lower tier area for a day trip or to visit a pub or restaurant for a meal.
"Please also be reminded that your tier restrictions travel with you and police can take enforcement action against you,  if you should breach those restrictions."


Police vehicles with automatic number plate recognition technology will be deployed along with more active patrols, said Superintendent Walker, who added:

"There will be a visible police presence in our day and nighttime economy areas.
"It is our job to engage with the public and sometimes find out the purpose of their journey — especially if we see groups coming into the area.
"We will also work with local businesses to ensure that they understand the tier two regulations and make sure they are operating in a safe way."


What are the tier two restriction?



  • No mixing of households indoors apart from support bubbles with a max of six meeting outdoors

  • Hospitality venues must close unless operating as restaurants. Can only serve alcohol with a substantial meal

  • Retail, entertainment, accommodation, schools, indoor leisure and personal care are all open

  • Can travel but avoid tier three areas except where necessary

  • Overnight stays are permitted with support bubble only

  • Work from home where possible

  • Places of worship open but do not interact with anyone outside household or support bubble

  • Up to 15 guests for weddings and up to 30 for funerals

  • Exercise classes and organised sport can take place outdoors. Cannot take place indoors if there is any contact between people from different households

  • Large events can go ahead with 1,000 capacity indoors and 2,000 outdoors