Regulated Area (No 2) was a region of England that was under government restriction during the preparations for D-Day and the Invasion of Europe during the Second World War. The order establishing Regulated Area (No 2) was issued on 31 March 1944[1]. This area comprised a 10 mile wide coastal strip extending from the Wash to Lands End[1], intended to safeguard the preparations for D-Day in southern England. The restrictions were in place from 1st April to 25th August 1944[2]
Within this area, the movement of people was restricted[1]. Guards were placed at all points of entry to this zone[1], and no visitors were permitted[1]. Within this zone, further localised directions could be issued, placing further restrictions on the local population[1]. These particularly prohibited the carrying of cameras, telescopes and binoculars on any highway or in public places[1]. Those directions were supplementary and were used in the more sensitive areas within the area.