UK guys.

**speedphreak** · April 1st, 2010, 08:07 AM

So, who's being "less than stealthy"?

Suspension Bridge Article

Just out of curiosity, what by law did they pass in '53? Did it make jumping off the bridge illegal or did it specifically say BASE jumping?

**jools** · April 1st, 2010, 11:18 AM

It's a day jump really, jumper was just a little unlucky a reporter was walking by.
check out CategoriesA bit early - basejumper.org

**speedphreak** · April 1st, 2010, 11:38 AM

That's funny.

I figured it was probably known on the UK boards, but when I posted I didn't have the time to peruse them...

The suspension bridge is not the correct sort of place to take part in that sort of thing...

I beg to differ; seems like the perfect place to take part in that sort of thing!

**Cal.B229** · April 1st, 2010, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by speedphreak

Just out of curiosity, what by law did they pass in '53? Did it make jumping off the bridge illegal or did it specifically say BASE jumping?

There is no law as such prohibiting jumping in the UK, the 'Bylaw' they are refering to relates to 'Climbing on the bridge structure' and carries a £5 fine. Having said that, the Police can now serve you with an £80 fine on the spot for being a 'Public Nuisance' , if they catch you.....

**Mac** · April 9th, 2010, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Cal.B229

There is no law as such prohibiting jumping in the UK, the 'Bylaw' they are refering to relates to 'Climbing on the bridge structure' and carries a £5 fine. Having said that, the Police can now serve you with an £80 fine on the spot for being a 'Public Nuisance' , if they catch you.....

The Police were burnt taking jumpers to court on this object a few years back (from memory around 10 years ago)...