5.9 Vehicles
5.9.1 Drivers’ Responsibilities
Vehicles are permitted in the cemetery and crematorium only during normal opening hours, including those for weekends and Bank Holidays (access 4.1).
At the Priory Road cemetery, vehicles are not permitted around the cemetery other than those of a funeral cortege or the council’s work team. A car park is provided for visitors to use.
Any vehicles entering the cemetery must be driven at a reasonable speed and with due care and attention, and must not be driven onto the grassed areas. Directional signs and the Bereavements Services Manager’s directions must be complied with. Vehicle drivers will be required to keep within any speed limits specified.
The Council shall not be held responsible for any damage to vehicles or other property left in the car parks unless it is directly responsible for the damage. Any vehicle left in the car parking areas after closing hours may be reported to the Police, if a vehicle is locked in in genuine circumstances it may need to remain in situ until the next day when the cemetery is opened.
5.9.2 No Thoroughfare
The Cemetery and Crematorium shall not be used by vehicles as a thoroughfare.