The National Motorcyclists Council say driverless car technology must take full account of motorcyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Moretonhampstead Motor Museum auction
An auction of the classic and vintage exhibits in the Moretonhampstead Motor Museum is to take place at the museum in mid May.
National Motorcyclists Council press release
Survey Shows that Government Must Move Further and Faster on Potholes and Road Repairs.
Latest press release from the National Motorcyclists Council
NMC Calls for Motorcycling to be Fully Included in the Government’s Integrated Transport Strategy.
Further extension to Monks Trod TTRO
Powys County Council has advised LARA of a further extension of the temporary closure of byway LC296 Rhayader – the Monks Trod, which was due to expire on 1st March 2025.
High Court finds motor vehicle ban on Hollinsclough Rakes to be unlawful
Motorists will retain the right to use two historic routes in Staffordshire following successful legal action by the Green Lane Association (GLASS).
Welcome to LARA’s refreshed website
Welcome to LARA’s refreshed website
LARA updates its paper on closed roads events
LARA has withdrawn its 2017 paper called: “Motor racing on public roads (Closed roads) guidance” and replaced it with a much shorter document which gives links to the key legislation and sets out where to find further information and guidance.
Government commits to repealing the 2000 CROW Act cut off date
As predicted in LARA’s News Post of 23 July last, the Government has announced that it intends to reverse the decision of the previous administration to implement the rights of way cut-off date legislation.
Hierarchy of Trails Routes – new website
Early in 2024, Cumbria CC advised that its long time hosting of the Hierarchy of Trails Routes (HoTR) website pages could no longer be maintained. LARA resolved to find a new home for the website, to ensure the future of this exemplar of partnership working.
Police carry out a random check …
As part of our partnership with Yorkshire Dales National Park some of our officers headed out with park Rangers for Operation Byway
The 2000 CROW Act Cut Off Date – Where Next?
The cut-off date has been on the statute books since 2000, but was activated late last year by a commencement order, under the instructions of the then Secretary of State, Thérèse Coffey. However, we believe that the legislation does not actually take effect (i.e. no...
LARA Business Plan
LARA has drawn up a Business Plan which reviews and appraises its purpose and aims and sets strategic objectives for the next five years. The Business Plan was formally approved and adopted at LARA’s recent AGM. A summary version of the Business Plan can be viewed...
2000 CROW Act Cut-Off Date – An Update
In March 2023, Defra announced that it had reversed its earlier decision to repeal the rights of way ‘cut-off date’ legislation and that the cut-off date would be implemented, but deferred five years, from 2026 to 2031. Shortly afterwards, LARA prepared a Briefing...
ANEMMC join LARA
We're delighted to welcome the Association of North East Midland Motor Clubs (ANEMMC) as Associate Members of LARA. You can read all about the ANEMMC at https://www.anemmc.org/.
NMC and LARA formalise alliance
The Land Access and Recreation Association (LARA) and the National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) have formalised their existing partnership by agreeing a Memorandum of Understanding. The LARA/NMC partnership combines the technical, legal and analytical of experience of...
New LARA Publication
LARA has just published “Managing Motor Vehicle Use in the Countryside - A Good Practice Guide to Traffic Management on Unsealed Public Roads”. Read Managing Motor Vehicle Use in the Countryside. This completes the refresh of the suite of LARA publications covering...
An Anniversary worth celebrating
The 30th of October is the 40th anniversary of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. This Act gave us the system of ‘continuous review’ of the Definitive Map and Statement (DMS), which is still in operation today. It was the 1949 National Parks and Access to the...
Respect the Range
If you are thinking about the summer holidays and planning a trip that will include military ranges or training areas - just a reminder about 'Respect the Range’. This is the new campaign that encourages everyone, from families and dog walkers, to hikers, green...
Respect the Range
If you are planning a trip this Bank Holiday, and your trip will include military ranges or training areas - just a reminder about 'Respect the Range’. This is the new campaign that encourages everyone, from families and dog walkers, to hikers, green laners, and...