Going out for a drive in this environment and in your State

The damn cheek of these people Michael, thinking that these rules should apply to you. :)
Dave.

I,m just trying to figure out why you are the entitled one to needlessly head off on a non essential drive when we have been told relentlessly to stay at home for not only your own health but that of the communities. Sorry mate..I,m not impressed with this sort of behaviour. I,d say grow up, act responsibly and stay at bloody home...go for a walk around the block if you have too. I,ve been self isolating for 3 weeks now and comments like yours piss me off no end...

Read somewhere in the last few days, that some poor bugger went to the hospital for a broken leg fix or something along those lines, got the Corona Virus in Hospital and passed away.

Here in the city in NSW you can go for a walk in the park, but you cannot sit down - even if solo.. You will be moved on.

Little old lady went for her morning constitutional, needed a rest so sat on a bench and a few minutes later was moved on.

You cannot go on a metropolitan beach for a walk, let alone sit on the sand.

But you can walk in the park and pass close by other walkers on the path. It's weird.

Is it the same in other states?

G/Day Mike

Ask the same question after theEaster Break, I get the feeling a few rules and regulations might be sorted

from both sides!

Cheers Axle

To be fair, and put into a different perspective, if people are allowed to go fishing, surely a country drive without getting out anywhere is ok?
We all need to keep our mental health in check and avoid cabin fever in ways that is safe, which is why we go for a power walk each afternoon (not a trolling statement as we are allowed to). This action though puts us much closer to other people (joggers etc) than going on a country drive.

I get where you are coming from Micheal and don’t understand how going for a drive and not leaving your vehicle is an issue and yet you can do a personal training session in the park with a trainer who might be doing that with several different people a day. .... doesn’t make sense does it but those are the rules
Not everyone is interested in doing exercise outside for a bit of mental stimulation, some just like to go for a scenic drive.

If we are going to be doing this long term it is going to be tough on the city folk and those living in apartments
Lucky for you living in a rural setting

Cheers

Here in good old SA, there is not the same level of restrictions as yet.

I would think that if my wife and I go for a 200km drive to the country for a day trip, as we do sometimes, and stop at a bakery (which are still open for take away food here) for some food which we eat somewhere away from other people, then move on and get fuel at a servo somewhere (which are still open here) and then head on home, we should be fine as long as we keep our distance from others along the way.

We could call it going out for medical reasons anyway for mental health?

I know we might have an accident or break down somewhere but surely in the unlikely chance of that happening, it would not be difficult to practice social distancing?

Michael you asked for opinions so I'd say your one of many who haven't gotten the message and probably won't. The more people that stay at home now might mean the sooner this will be over and the less restrictions we all have to comply with. I work out of town then come home for 4 to 5 days off only done one trip for groceries then stay around the house no unnessary travel on the cards like you and lots of others think they need to do. Keep up the good work all those who ignore advice from the authorities then hopefully we'll go into lock down stage sooner so you can pat yourself on the back and self deny or ignore the effect it may have on others.

I think you may have your answer Michael, stay home.

Macca.

The authorities advise to stay home for a very good reason.

If you are bored, stay home and read this book.....

I live on my own in a country town,can’t go and visit mates for a beer,or they can’t visit me. Anyway I have fridge in the shed and country music playing,,catching up on little jobs like getting camper ready etc. Hopefully will be able to go for a wander around outback Qld later in the year,love it around there,
Original plan for this year was The Gulf,Arnhem Land,Darwin,The Kimberley and the West Coast to catch up with old workmates. Ah well that’s life ay,
Cheers,Stay safe.

If my home is a motor home,driving around I am still staying at home,bored staying at a real home just thinking.
Friar

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If you think it's difficult to train dogs, just look at how hard it is to get humans to "Sit, Stay".

Thanks everyone for the replies.. This morning i saw our Prime Minister on TV saying get out and support the businesses that are open, we need to keep as much of our economy running as possible, his words.... Up here we have Big W, Target, The Reject Shop all open, not much emergeny stuff in all of those.. All the Auto shops, four of them in total, Mitre 10 and Bunnings, the car park is overflowing. I'm guessing everyone at Bunnings is there buying that emergency tap washer... Takeaway food, coffee Shops for takeaway coffee and the hot bread shops are doing well i'm guessing. NSW Parks sent me an email today saying that Camping and Picnicking is not allowed, but all National parks are open, no Visitor centres are open but all roads and walking trails are open and please observe distancing rules when in the Parks at this time. These rules are in line with the NSW state Government the Email says... So if you cant drive to the National parks, the walking trails must be for the lucky people who live next door within walking distance to the Parks.
You will be happy to know i changed the engine and transmission oils and filters on my wife's Corolla this morning and spent the rest of the day on the mower, we got 80mm of rain in the last few days, the grass is growing like crazy. I guess that will keep me busy at home for a while.. Michael

Yes interesting times, friends are having groceries delivered to be safe, but then hubby has been to Bunnings several times items this week, go figure?

I have been thinking about responding to this thred all night so now here goes;

In my life experience there are two types of people
1/ The UNTHINKING blind lemmings who follow "THE RULES" to the letter
2/The THINKING eyes open HUMAN BEINGS who follow the SPIRIT of the rules.
I suspect the OP is in the second category and l know that l am FIRMLY in the second category .
I cannot see anything wrong with going for a drive in the country, meeting no-one and not getting out of the car.
I know who will come out of this with more of a sane mind, it won't be the lemmings!

Think you missed out the third type Nick.
There the ones that despite all the advice of doctors and scientists fall into the
"I know best" category.
Dave.

I would love to take my motorbike for a spin its good for over 400K before it needs fuel , its sitting in the garage with a full tank . My Y62 also is in the garage with a full tank , I cant see why I couldn't drive just a few K's to a couple of nice spots on a river I know close by to flick a few Trout flies . Both a ride or Fly Fishing would be good for the mental health . I haven't and wont do either .
But just on the news tonight a Mother took her 17 yo daughter for what was to be a short driving lesson , not stopping anywhere and a bloke sent his son to check on a tree at their holiday house that a neighbor rang to say was about to blow over and destroy the fence .
Both copped a $1645 fine , that's in Victoria

Last words from the patient on the ventilator in the ICU .. ''But But But the rules don't apply to me , it was only a scenic drive".....