I believe the 'going equipped' law started right here, from local kids on their way to run Altcar estate. They got nicked crossing Lunt Lane, dogs thermal etc. Went to court, no brief, an 'example' to be made, and they changed the law.
We now have regular patrols along the roads that surround the estate, looking for those equipped. Lunt Lane is the last road between North Liverpool and Altcar, as well as daily road patrols, they sit day and night over the two footbridge crossings. Thing is, as McH says, if you've got your wits, and you think one step ahead, it's just business as usual.