Why Ban recretional 4x4's as most damage I see is caused by agricutural and forestry vehiles that will not be baned!
4x4 users pay road tax, insurance and people to look after there vehicles, quite oftern at a larger cost than walkers, they also contribute to the local income when staying away from there local area.
I admit there are bad as well as good 4x4 owners the same goes for mountain bikers horse riders and walkers.
There is several 'emergancy' support groups of 4x4 owners who help in bad weather and other times of need, who if they did'nt drive at other times would not be available when needed.
try reading some of the reports on byway usage pas and present, it details how wagons where stuck in mud for days in the past and how considerate modern usage keeps the ways open to all.
Final passing shot as a 4x4 owner I have been on working days clearing rights of way never yet seen a Rambler only heard comments I pay my tax why should I clear the paths!
Posted: 27/04/2004 at 07:42
