Jessie The Jeep Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 A thought crossed my mind yesterday about the law regarding carrying bladed weapons around, on your person or on your vehicle. Then I thought, hang on, I have a huge bladed weapon on the side of my Jeep! Would a vehicle axe come under the VCR bill or any other laws? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Yes... (& no... depends on the copper).. not to sure about axes (a Tool) but definitely machetes, I've heard of MV owners being advised to remove them until they get to the show ground... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Travelling from Poole to Normandy 2004 jobsworth made everybody remove all tools before being allowed on the ferry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Travelling from Poole to Normandy 2004 jobsworth made everybody remove all tools before being allowed on the ferry. thanks degsy, myself and rod are hopefully taking the oy and that has a timber core body and is decked out appropriatly 8 axes and varios saws and handbils regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 We might just have been unlucky as the group we were with had been many times previously with no problems, perhaps the terrorist threat had just made this character go a bit OTT. Perhaps it would be better to store them out of sight, the other problem could be if the French take exception to them, they seem to make up the rules as they go along and can be very unpredictable, might be wise to check before you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 we just wont take them degsy, they have all been donated by retired woodmen and farmers, had one nicked at a local show last year looks like we will have to start chaining them to the lorry :-( regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) Last time I tok mine on a ferry the little security man came up leaned on the wing, making me wince as he had all sorts of buckles on his kit , and said 'Got any weapons?' I just said 'No just tools', and he walked away. 'They' do seem very nervous about jerrycans though, I just leave the lids up when going on to the dock and rattle them if asked. Edited January 18, 2009 by Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Unfortunately nothing is safe these days, I've had stuff nicked when my back has just been turned for a minute, if it's not bolted down some lowlife will nick it. I think you are very wise not to take tools like that to France, especially when they've been donated it's not just the financial value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 the axe that was stolen was a rare type so i think the low life scum that took it knew what he was taking as everything else was untouched regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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