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Police may take action if “fatigue” over the lockdown causes more unjustified travel in Gloucestershire.

So said the county’s chief constable, Rod Hansen, who said officers might have to clamp down on increased activity.

Speaking on BBC Radio Gloucestershire’s breakfast programme on Friday morning, he said he had noticed that the roads seemed to have been busier this last week than in previous weeks since the restrictions began.

While admitting he had no scientific evidence of that, he said it had been his impression as he had been driving to work.

He said: “I’m hoping that fatigue doesn’t lead to an increase in unjustified travel. We’ll need to tighten that back down if needs be and I’m hoping we won’t need to do that.

“So my plea as always is follow the guidance and only make necessary journeys.”

What the Government says about the lockdown

You should only leave the house to shop for basic necessities, take one form of exercise a day, for any medical need or to travel to work if you can’t work from home.

It says exercise, such as a run, walk or cycle ride, can be alone or with members of your household.

It also says time outside should be minimised and that people should ensure they are two metres apart from anyone outside of their household.