Angry farmer wrote:I've got the definitive answer to this question. Ride courteously and show respect to all other user and both these tracks will probably remain open to all vehicles. Rip up the tracks, leave the gates open, frighten the sheep, or endanger the lives of my children by riding too fast through the villages, and they will probably very soon be sufficient evidence to support a restriction on both these routes. Moreover, any motorcyclist or four wheel driver who fails to demonstrate respect to the country code, had better stick very strictly to the legal routes. If as much as a moulding plug from a tyre touches private land and the driver has the misfortune of being spotted by any of our staff, the machinery caught damaging the land will be held subject to a release fee and report to police. I'm certain that the majority of riders/drivers are in support of this and therefore you are encouraged to spread the word and condem others who do not. If you've already met me on either of these tracks, I my well have passed the time of day with you and shared the sweetness of the season, otherwise I may have been angry and abused you using local expressions and even threatening physical violance (I suffer from a brain disorder that makes anger look like real anger). You'll spot me, I frown a lot.
In my neck of the woods as we have loads of "expert" rambliars who like to think they know what is legal or not. Our TRF group have worked with all the stakeholders and produced these signs.
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Personally when I have come across "tossers on crossers" and other non legal vehicles or those acting inappropriately have called the number on the sign and given the location details.
I understand that the Southern TRF are impressed by what we have done and are working with their local Council to instigate their own version. It certainly helps avoid conflict with other byeway users.
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