ormskirk, Local Online News Community, Forums, Chats, For Sale, Classified, Offers, Film Reviews, Events, Motors Sale, Property For Sale Rent, Jobs, Hotels, Taxi, Restaurants, Pubs, Clubs, Pictures, Sports, Charities, Lost Found
WANTED: YOUR NEWS AND STORIES FOR ORMSKIRK
Phone / Txt Roger on 0754 3955 841
Email local news to us including image(s) ormskirk@qlocal.co.uk
Follow / Report to us on Twitter @QlocalOrmskirk
Published on: 13/03/2019 07:01 AMReported by: roving-eye
‘No-fly’ zone around airports comes into force.
drones banned within 5km of airports and runways
extension to ‘no-fly zone’ to come into force today
Aviation Minister meeting with drone manufacturers
New legislation to extend the ‘no-fly’ zone around airports comes into force today (13 March 2019). It is now illegal to fly a drone within 5km of an airport, with major penalties for those who break the law.
The government has acted to bring the law change in ahead of a new Drones Bill which will give police significantly increased powers to deal with those using drones illegally. Penalties for breaking the law on misusing drones range from fines to life imprisonment if the device is intentionally used to cause violence.
Drone users can only fly within the restriction zones if they have the correct permission from air traffic control or the airport.
On 20 March 2019, the Aviation Minister Liz Sugg will meet with global leading drone manufacturers to discuss how to tackle criminal drone use. They are expected to discuss a range of topics including counter-drone technology and software – such as ‘geofencing’ – that could be built into drones at the point of manufacture.
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said:
The UK has been consistently at the forefront of legislation to tackle drone misuse.
All drone users should be aware that flying a drone within 5km of an airport or over 400ft is a serious criminal act, one which could put lives at risk and risks penalties ranging from significant fines to a life sentence.
I urge people to report any suspicious drone activity to local police or Crimestoppers UK on 0800 555 111.
Aviation Minister Liz Sugg, said:
Flying drones illegally puts others at risk both in the air and on the ground, so it’s vital they are used safely.
The majority of people using drones want to do so responsibly, so we have expanded a national campaign to ensure they know the rules – and the penalties.
The new Drones Bill, which is currently being drafted, will give new powers to the police to clamp down on those misusing drones and other small unmanned aircraft - including the power to access electronic data stored on a drone with a warrant. It will also include stop and search powers for drone users near aerodromes.
The Home Office is also reviewing the UK’s approach to countering the malicious use of drones, and will consider how best to protect the full range of the UK’s critical national infrastructure – including testing and evaluating technology to counter drones.
Member Post Likes / Dislikes - 0 Likes, 0 Dislikes
WANTED: YOUR NEWS AND STORIES FOR ORMSKIRK
Phone / Txt Roger on 0754 3955 841
Email local news to us including image(s) ormskirk@qlocal.co.uk
Follow / Report to us on Twitter @QlocalOrmskirk
UK, Local Online News Community, Forums, Chats, For Sale, Classified, Offers, Vouchers, Events, Motors Sale, Property For Sale Rent, Jobs, Hotels, Taxi, Restaurants, Pubs, Clubs, Pictures, Sports, Charities, Lost Found
Hesfords DIY & Gardening, Moorgate, Ormskirk, L39 4RUHesfords has been a family concern since it was founded in 1903 by Charles Martin on Market Row. Originally specialising in engineering the company moved to its current location in 1978.WEBSITE TEL: 01695 572727
The Willwriting Guild (UK) Ltd, Eldon Court, 39-41 Hoghton Street, Southport, PR90NSThe WWG is a family run business established in 1991 specialising in Wills. Our services also include Lasting Power of Attorney, Trusts, Probate, Equity Release, Funeral Plans & Document Storage.WEBSITE TEL: 01704 546688
Heritage House, 9b Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0TEAll your business insurance needs under one roof! Car, motor, home, taxi, fleets, shops, offices Best cover found at lowest prices! Free quotations provided.WEBSITE TEL: 01704 631913