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Someone I know not only caught an anglers line but also pulled the complete rod and reel into the river . The angler ran along the bank after the boat but couldn't keep up . The boater was oblivious to the whole thing until he arrived at the next lock where the lock keeper had been notified. As far as I know the rod and reel were not recovered .

Oddly I have a photograph of the same sign

The caravan and boat show at the NEC was the first boat show we visited when we were first looking for a boat and didn't really know what was available. It was a relatively small show at that time but had a good mix of inland waterways and salty water craft. Looking at the link I would say this show is similar , but without the caravans and looks to be larger. Probably of no interest to people who do not have a wider interest in boats and boating.

Remote control However I have one and can confirm its possibly one of the least useful things to have on a boat . Any bright light will ruin night vision. On a narrow boat wouldn't a led light port and starboard not do the job? Something like a car light - just a suggestion/idea not an expert recommendation

The fishist likes to complain even more than the boater . I had one fishist this year loudly complain that we wew too far over his side. We were keeping right for a boat approaching . He wondered how we would survive if we should drive like that that on the M1. To be fair we do pass most of the fishists without comment . I think sometimes they sits and thinks and sometimes they just sit.

I am fairly sure, if caught by the police for driving without insurance , you are not simply waved on your way. Do you think its okay to drive without insurance?

And a national insurance number is required

Yes but it shows the government are serious about prosecuting offenders. I would say (in my opinion) a friend or relatives address used with their consent isn't the same as a false address providing the potential consequences are accepted by both parties.

I expect most people prefer to comply with the law.

Declaring a false address is illegal https://www.cps.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/publications/disclosure_10.pdf

Perhaps the OP is not a UK citizen and visiting temporarily so will not be in a position to buy a vehicle but will be able to hire . I am guessing the OP realises a valid driving license is required. Campervans have increased in value but they remain available for hire. I would say hire vehicles are in great demand. We tried to hire a car at short notice for work the other week and failed. So booking well in advance is essential.

https://www.enterprise.co.uk/en/help/faqs/drivers-licence-requirements-uk-ireland.html