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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20510  
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Sadly the majority doesn't seem to understand the legal standing between byways, footpaths, bridleways etc.
To some a lane is a lane even if it's private land.  |
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1st Jan 2015 3:32pm |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073 
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That was a bit of a rant.
I don't think anyone here would be guilty of such stupidity. I would of toned it down a little as it reads as if either someone on here did it or knows who did. I wish you a happy new year and hope there wasn't too much damage done. |
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1st Jan 2015 3:34pm |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127 
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Steve
Im not pointing the finger at anyone on here, or having a go at anyone on here! As i mentioned you all seem a responsible bunch! I just makes me angry, when i go out in my Land Rovers sticking to byways and the law, And a small minority go out and drive where they want ignoring signs and seem to think its fine. 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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1st Jan 2015 3:52pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808  
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Rant justified.
My local byway has been ripped up along its entire length by off piste driving. It has cost the council a small fortune trying to prevent it by strategically placing very large boulders, and repairing the damage caused. (They also do a fantastic job of keeping it open by occasionally carrying out surface work when it gets too washed out.) The same scrotes that go off piste have also taken a liking to churning up the moorland next to a public car park at the top of Holme moss, dragging the peat into the car park itself as they go. This behaviour is far more frequent than we care to admit and it is my guess that within the near future out greenlanes could well be closed to vehicular access. I am so conscious of people's opinion that I feel guilty, even though I am driving legally. 2002 110 td5 |
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1st Jan 2015 7:28pm |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127
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So many lanes have been lost due to this, either shut all together or have limited periods of use,
I know its been well documented in various LR mags, and on many forums. But sadly people are still ignoring it, and its people like us who will end up having no where to go except the pay and plays!.....dont know about you but i would rather be on a greenlane?  80" 80" 86" 88" 90"
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1st Jan 2015 7:51pm |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1000
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Yep - I'm with you on this.
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1st Jan 2015 7:59pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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I agree as well
The group I go off road with is limited to three vehicles and the rule is that if in doubt as to if it is legal to drive we don't drive it. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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1st Jan 2015 8:03pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20510
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Perhaps us that do know how to drive legally should start to report them, surely it doesn't have to involve the council as they will treat us all the same?
It's more bikers down here that cause issues off piste or speed. |
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1st Jan 2015 8:08pm |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1000
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I've reported people before. I've also helped organise parties to fix the damage.
I find youtube frustrating - people post up videos of themselves driving illegal lanes and either don't care or just say 'I didn't plan the route'. Very frustrating ! |
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1st Jan 2015 8:28pm |
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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261 |
I would not go so far as to say thet all the forum members are a responsible bunch as in all walks of life folk can say one thing and do something completely different if they think they can get away with it ..However i do believe as a group landy owners compare well in the responsiblity stakes!This is a large forum and i would guess that someone may know or have an idea who was driving in that area...............perhaps they did not know the damage they were causing! |
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1st Jan 2015 8:31pm |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127
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Agree with you there, as im sure people dip in and out of other forums every now and then.
So someone may just spot it and see the error of their ways
I do however find this forum to be of the more shall we say "gentlemen like" ones! which is why i like it. Landy Zone seems a bit.........well lets say "alright gezza c u ltr mate! omg" Im sure there are some nutters out there, but not found one on here yet! Ian 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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1st Jan 2015 8:43pm |
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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261 |
I agree with you but you do have to be a little nuts to drive a Landy!But not in a bad way!
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1st Jan 2015 8:55pm |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127
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Funny enough i was told today that i was completely bonkers, as i spent my new years day outside in the wind and the rain freezing cold, removing the front wings off of my series 1!
People just dont understand!  80" 80" 86" 88" 90"
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1st Jan 2015 9:01pm |
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| Ellisboy Member Since: 13 Oct 2013 Location: Deep South Posts: 539 
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They certainly don't chap
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1st Jan 2015 9:37pm |
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