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<p>The recreational use of motor vehicles on footpaths, bridleways and restricted
byways is not permitted, therefore no such assessment has been undertaken. Any damage
caused by illegal activity is a matter for the appropriate authorities.</p><p> </p><p>The
Government is aware of damage and disturbance caused by excessive use of off-road
motor vehicles on highways where such activities are legal, such as byways open to
all traffic and on other unsealed roads which carry motor vehicle rights, often referred
to as ‘green lanes’. This issue was included in the consultation on the recent Landscapes
Review. The results of the consultation concluded that the current Traffic Regulation
Order process is legally robust enough to protect green lanes with targeted local
action in sensitive areas, while allowing vehicle users to responsibly enjoy the countryside.</p>
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