Ban on all vehicular green lane use

Jan 23, 2004 12 Replies
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Just in case anyone has missed this:



I have been asked to pass on the following information to you regarding the current DEFRA proposals for tackling problems caused by mechanically propelled vehicles on Rights of Way. Perhaps clubs could ask their local MP's if they support this motion and on what grounds.



This is an Early Day Motion urging Parliament to ban motors from all unsealed BOATs. I suggest that all LARA Members within the listed MPs' constituencies might ask their MPs what evidence they have to support this EDM.


NB There is currently research being carried out by the Countryside Agency via consultants Faber Maunsell, to establish to what extent the BOAT network is being 'destroyed' by over-use. Until this research is completed, all the MPs can go on is their own personal observations, and the propaganda of the Antis. Ask if any of them have taken advice from those who use BOATs, from the Governing Bodies, or from the House of Commons Rights of Way Review Committee. And if not, why not?



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D

Obviously, the whole concept of a BOAT is destroyed altogether, if they close them to mechanical vehicles.

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No, they'll just rename them as Byways Open to Approved Traffic. Approved meaning it doesn't upset the rucksack-and-hairy-legs brigade*.

*And that's only the women! .
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L

I shall just have to paint it up like a utility vehicle then won't I and pretend I am working for ordnance survey :)

Or are they going to use gatso's or will they compell retro fitting of the doomsday chip and plot your location by GPS ?

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L

Maybe someone will have to invent the stealth rover.

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M

What, paint it cammo???

NEVER!

Martyn

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A

I'm getting sick and tired of this F**king government's war on all things 4-wheeled.

If they do ban it, I shall just joint the ranks of the lower order and stick two fingers up at the law. Might as well remove my number plates, throw my tax, MOT and insurance out the window and put the money saved in the petrol tank.

Alex

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or two legged, or 4 legged, or anything that stands still, or breathes, or moves...

Martyn

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They don't stand FOR anything, so all they can do is take a stand against everything.

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A

I beg to differ. There is one exception

They don't make a stand against corruption

Alex

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Yes, I suppose they do stand for it (in more than one sense).

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|| || I beg to differ. There is one exception || || They don't make a stand against corruption || || Alex

Or plain lying.

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