A quick questions on byways

[adam2013]

Hi everyone i just have a quick question on a local byway so here it is

I rode to sedgefield today to find a byway(green lane) that i found on a few maps and I arrived there and on the sign post it said "Public Byway" so my question is

Can I ride on it on my bike or do I have to have permission from anyone.

There was no other signs apart from a no fly tipping one and I could quite easily open the gate and go through but i thought its best to be sure im allowed first.

Thanks in advance for any help
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[Wonko The Sane]

I believe the kind of route you describe to be a public right of way on an un-made road.

However you will find other users will see it as being a bridalway so it's probably best to simply give way to everyone on it in an effort to keep it open for use
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[DiscoBiscuit]

You'll be fine.

[adam2013]

So do you think i can ride on it

I don't want to be stupid just want to give green laning a try
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[Bubbs]

There are many thousands of miles of public rights of way in England and Wales and some do carry vehicular rights. The vast majority however are footpaths, bridleways or restricted byways. These routes do not normally allow access for motor vehicles and as with private land, it can be a criminal offence to use them. This is covered by section 34. 1(b) of the Road traffic Act 1988 which states,

1) If without lawful authority a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle-

(b) On any road being a footpath, a bridleway or restricted byway.

I imagine if it says Public Byway rather than restricted then it should be fine?
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[wristjob]

do a little BOAT research that will tell you all you need to know.

[Dischord]

You need to take 2 steps if you want to go about this properly -

1) Check the status on an ordinance survey map.

2) Confirm it with your local rights of way officer.

You are looking for BOATs (byway open to all traffic) and are shown as +-+-+-+-+ on an OS map.

A useful sign to look out for is a blue sign with 'unsuitable for motor vehicles' written on it, that right there is gospel!
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[Vincent]

Just keep it under 80
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[Fizzer Thou]

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=164028

www.trf.org.uk
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[adam2013]

Thanks for all your help as it turns out it was fine to use
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[Ariel Badger]

Take it easy on BOATs and do not destroy them like many 4X4 have.
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