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<p>Some public rights of way allow for the legal use of motor vehicles. Footpaths
and bridleways however do not. Any person riding an off-road motorised vehicle such
as a trail bike on a public footpath or bridleway is committing a criminal offence
and such issues are for the police to deal with.</p><p>Byways open to all traffic
do carry vehicular rights and are managed by local highway authorities. Local authorities
have the power to make traffic regulation orders to close routes to motorised vehicles
if any problems occur, provided they fully consider and respond to any representations
they receive about a proposed order.</p><p>In response to last year’s report from
the House of Lords Select Committee on the Natural Environment and Rural Communities
Act 2006, Defra is currently working with Natural England and stakeholders to assess
current use of traffic regulation orders and refresh the guidance for local authorities.</p><p>
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