Can tier 3 travel to tier 2? Latest restrictions explained
THE majority of the UK is in tier 2 or tier 3, with tier 3 residents the highest risk and under the strictest rules. We’ve explained whether you are allowed to travel from tier 3 to tier 2. What are the holiday rules for tier 3? Tier 3 is the highest risk, with the most rules […]
THE majority of the UK is in tier 2 or tier 3, with tier 3 residents the highest risk and under the strictest rules.
We’ve explained whether you are allowed to travel from tier 3 to tier 2.
What are the holiday rules for tier 3?
Tier 3 is the highest risk, with the most rules in place.
Holidays cannot go ahead with hotels and restaurants closed, while households are only allowed to travel for essential reasons.
No mingling of households is allowed, with no meetings of six either inside or outside.
Going abroad is also not allowed, according to the new government advice: “Those in Tier 3 should avoid leaving their tier, including for international travel, other than for work, education or caring responsibilities.”
What are the holiday rules for tier 2?
The majority of the country is in tier 2, which is still a high risk.
Holidays can go ahead in tier 2, with hotels and holiday resorts able to open, but this must only be as a household – you cannot go on holiday with other friends and families.
Pubs and restaurants will remain open as long as they are serving food, and the rule of six is allowed when outside, but not inside.
Going abroad is also allowed in tier 2: “From 2 December you may travel abroad, including to visit friends and family, subject to any restrictions in place at your destination.”
Can I travel from tier 3 to tier 2?
While it is not prohibited to travel from tier 3 to tier 2, it is advised against.
You must follow the rules of your own region, even if travelling to one in a lower tier.
This means tier 3 residents are still not allowed to meet up with anyone outside of their household indoors or outdoors, even if in tier 2.
The government advice states: “Avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays other than where necessary.”
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Police in North Yorkshire, which is in tier 2, have launched border patrols with a number plate recognition camera to stop Tier 3 drivers entering the county.
North Yorkshire is almost entirely surrounded by counties in Tier 3 restrictions, while in Tier 2 itself.
Superintendent Mike Walker said: “It is neither necessary or acceptable to leave a Tier 3 area and enter a lower tier area for a day trip or to visit a pub or restaurant for a meal.