Latest News from LARA
10 Point Plan to tackle motorcycle theft and anti-social behaviour
The Motorcycling Bodies’ Ten-Point Plan aims to clear the road for motorcycling to help solve the UK’s mobility and personal transport challenges.
Convictions for illegal motoring, plus new Police powers
The BBC has reported on three convictions following TikTok videos of off-road vehicles causing “irreversible” harm to an SSSI. The Police have recently been given strengthened powers to seize vehicles being used improperly.
Active Travel England publishes Rural Design Guide
Active Travel England has recently published a Rural Design Guide. Key stakeholder organisations, including LARA, had been invited to comment on earlier drafts of the Guide and ATE has said that there will be six month window following publication where it will continue to accept comments and suggestions from the public.
LARA's Aims
Protect
The interests of motorised sport and recreation, particularly in respect of access to the countryside
Promote
The safeguarding of all minor highways, both sealed and unsealed
Facilitate
The recording, use, and maintenance of vehicular rights of way for recreational purposes
To support these aims LARA will:
- Assist its member organisations with their own procedures and issues.
- Assist with formalised procedures associated with land use planning and statutory environmental management.
- Offer advice and support on all aspects of land use for responsible motor sport and recreation.
- Promote and advocate responsible and sustainable motor sport and recreation.
- Use its expertise to act as a unified voice and speak to national and local government on their own terms.
- Look for opportunities to develop and promote responsible motoring and head off potential threats to motoring interests before they gain traction.
