Posted by Hal/Eastern WA on March 31, 2012 at 13:48:24 from (67.5.111.7):
In Reply to: late night visitor posted by mjsnodgrass on March 31, 2012 at 12:13:03:
If it is that far off the road, I would cable and lock the driveway, with a metal sign hanging from the cable that reads NO TRESPASSING. If your ground is anything like mine is right now, if they drive off the established gravel driveway, they might very well get stuck in the mud. This time of year is also a great time to pound in metal T posts, as they go in really easily unless you have rock. Some barb wire on the posts will usually discourage all but the most determined thieves, and those will get in no matter what you do.
Are you living there? If so, you could get an inexpensive security camera and hook it up to a VCR. If there are some lights on, the camera might at least give you a chance to get the license number and description of the suspect vehicle.
If my memory of Washington state law is correct, signs need to say NO TRESPASSING. Signs that say something like POSTED or keep out might not allow a prosecution for trespassing.
Although the driving around without headlights on is very suspicious, it is hard to say just who is coming on your property. It could be lovers looking for a place to park or it even could be law enforcement officers prowl checking.
In my semi-rural area, lots of people have put up gates that block their driveways. Some have electric openers but most are manually operated. Some are really elaborate and probably cost a lot of money, but some others probably only cost a couple of hundred dollars to set up. Dealing with a gate or cable all the time is a hassle, but it appears that it might be necessary or at least a good idea.
Unless a burglar or thief knows what he is looking for is at a particular location, he will probably pass a place that is difficult to get to or which looks like it might be a place where he would get caught, and instead will go to some place that is easier and safer. Good luck!
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