Man fined for blocking vital route often used by King’s Guide to the Sands of Morecambe Bay

A man has been fined at court for blocking a level crossing which provides public access to the beach for Morecambe cross bay walkers.
By Michelle Blade
Published 3rd Apr 2024, 14:51 BST
Updated 4th Apr 2024, 13:37 BST
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The 51-year-old man was convicted at court of obstructing the public highway after he parked his vehicle in front of Cart Lane Level Crossing, Grange over Sands.

He was fined £30 and ordered to pay a £12 victim surcharge.

BTP Lancashire said there was a road there before the railway was built.

Cart Lane Level Crossing, Grange over Sands where a man blocked the way through for the public and cross bay walkers.Cart Lane Level Crossing, Grange over Sands where a man blocked the way through for the public and cross bay walkers.
Cart Lane Level Crossing, Grange over Sands where a man blocked the way through for the public and cross bay walkers.
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They said that in addition to its historical significance, it provides public access to Morecambe Bay and is used by the local community and the King’s Guide to the Sands, Michael Wilson.

It is also needed for emergency access to the railway.

BTP Lancashire @BTPLancs said on Twitter X: “A 51-year old man has been convicted at court of obstructing the public highway after he parked his vehicle in front of Cart Lane Level Crossing, #GrangeOverSands.

"He was fined £30 + £12 surcharge (credit given for guilty plea).”