National Lane Awareness Day

Dave Rogers · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: National Lane Awareness Day

I posted this on the mud club site a few weeks ago to gauge opinion, seems like there is some interest so I thought it would be of some benefit on here.

It should be stated from the start that this is not an initiative of any group or organisation, it's an idea I came up with after reading, chatting and debating with others. It really came about because I'd had enough of seeing people in the bomb hole on the wayfarer but realised that there's more than one problem area. This is for all users to have their say and play a part in self regulating their own rights of way.

Anyway, let me know what you think.............

A national lane awareness day;

Given the number of reports on here and other sites/forum regarding the number of illegal use of rights of way, there would be a case for users joining together regardless of marque or club/organisational allegiance.

I'd like to propose a meeting of all of the various clubs, groups, individuals and organisations to determine a strategy in order to combat those who are threatening our future use of those rights of way we use and sometimes maintain. That strategy might include a series of Lane Awareness Days where those who use the various RoW, are out in force in as many areas as possible.

From conversations with the Police, it seems that their backing would be forthcoming for such an event (s) and it would be officially endorsed.

Our emphasis would be two fold.
1 educate those who go where they shouldn't
2 report those who persistently cause damage and make trespass, criteria here would be emphasis on 'refuse to adhere to advice'

We are not here to do the police's job, however, if we want to see RoW kept open, then some form of action is necessary. Local authorities don't have the resources, we do.
If we don't take responsibility for our rights of way, then those who don't have our interests at heart, will.

This is just an idea, it's a big one though with high aims.

Anyone else want to jump in with some thoughts............... please do

Regards

Number 6 · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:01 pm Post subject:

No thoughts as such right now as I'm up to my armpits in work.

But I'd like to take part or be involved in some way. Bear me in mind?

Pete

Drift · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:01 pm Post subject:

Im right behind this as you know Dave Cool

Dave Rogers · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys..................

Good to know,

Pete, hi long time no chat................

We have to do something, just need to get out there when this discussion has run it's course and do it!

Number 6 · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:14 pm Post subject:

Hi Dave

I've sort of been out of it for a good while now but it would be nice to chip back in.

K.I.T.

Pete

davedjd · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:40 am Post subject:

Something needs to be done and this seems a great idea Smile

disco 70 · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:44 pm Post subject:

Surely if you police the lanes and report those who u catch offtrack. The council will get fed up and close all the lanes Rolling Eyes

welshgreenlaner · Just got MTs Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Odometer: 333

disco 70 · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:09 am Post subject:

I can see us losing all lanes soon.

davedjd · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:19 am Post subject:

disco 70 · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:31 am Post subject:

Some people u can`t educate ! One small group wont have much impact

3landies · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:35 am Post subject:

Same sentences every post

davedjd · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:47 am Post subject:

Drift · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:48 am Post subject:

disco 70 · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:58 am Post subject:

Look just how many people have replied to this thread ?
Mainly crag memebers

3landies · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:01 am Post subject:

Hello Im not a CRAG member

welshgreenlaner · Just got MTs Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Odometer: 333

disco 70 · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:41 am Post subject:

People have the right to take part in lane awareness day or not.
I have to be honest I wont be taking part

welshgreenlaner · Just got MTs Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Odometer: 333

disco 70 · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:48 am Post subject:

Unless every 4x4 group unites this lane awareness day will fail.
Seems that crag are the only user group pushing for this. Unless I`m mistaken ?

3landies · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject:

Im just gonna sit back and watch.

In fear of speaking out of turn and getting banned now Laughing

treebloke · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject:

disco 70 · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:08 pm Post subject:

3landies · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject:

hoodoo · Off-Road Guru Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Odometer: 1934

Give the negative vibes a rest, and give us a hand instead.
Regards,

disco 70 · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:03 pm Post subject:

gawxo · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:12 pm Post subject:

Some people want it on a plate , without having to open a tin!!

I used to go laning in the early 70s , never any problems , even shared a flask with ramblers !! . lts along [ too long] time ago , but l wopuld say if no effort is shown it will seem like we are not bothered ,
I wish you sucsess as its the few who spoil things for others in the illegal activities , in a few years from now this post thread may HAUNT us all , J P .

Jon Caveman · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject:

This reminds me of the bit in "life of Brian" where they plan to hijack pilots wife......struggling together & all that...... Laughing

Madness!!!

Get it together guys.........thats the first step me thinks:wink:

Drift · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject:

We can get it together but everyone needs to pull the same direction and give some positive input Wink

Once we get dates sorted I think things will build.

goonarmy · Gate Opener Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Odometer: 1

two people who disagree have posted their opinions and are getting flamed?Bit harsh.
Well done to anyone who wants to volunteer for the day, good to see people willing to take positive action. But for those people to have a go at someone with a different idea who dont make the problem worse is plain ridiculous

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