Overview
- Experimental traffic regulations take effect on July 7 and will run through the summer season.
- Under the order, campervans and motorhomes will be excluded from Undercliff Road East, with cars-only bays replacing existing spaces alongside disabled badge holder parking.
- East Suffolk Council, Suffolk County Council and Felixstowe Town Council say the measure addresses safety concerns and footway damage while ensuring clearer beach access.
- Local campervan owners say the rules unfairly target them, calling the ban discriminatory and warning it could deter visitors and harm the seaside economy.
- Some owners and residents have proposed dedicated camping bays similar to European models to balance parking needs with local access.