West Yorkshire Police praise responsible off-road drivers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

West Yorkshire Police encountered a Land Rover and Yamaha vehicle during rural patrols in Keighley and praised their legal, responsible driving.

West Yorkshire Police have issued a reminder about responsible off-road driving following recent patrols in rural areas of Keighley. Officers encountered a Land Rover and a Yamaha vehicle during their patrols. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: 'On some recent patrols of the rural areas of Keighley we came across this Land Rover and Yamaha, both drivers legally enjoying their driving hobbies. Was nice to chat to them and highlight that there are means of undertaking off road activities in a socially responsible manner.'

Off-road driving is legal in the UK when carried out in the right locations and under the correct conditions. Drivers of 4x4s, trail bikes, and similar vehicles can use certain public routes such as Byways Open to All Traffic (BOATs) and some Unclassified County Roads (UCRs), provided the vehicle is road legal, taxed, insured, and the driver holds the appropriate licence.

Illegal off-road driving occurs when vehicles are used on land without vehicular rights, such as public footpaths, bridleways, and restricted byways, unless permission has been granted by the landowner. Driving on farmland, moorland, or woodland without permission can be considered trespass and may lead to criminal charges. Off-road enthusiasts are encouraged to stick to legal routes, respect other countryside users, and follow the Countryside Code.

How it is being reported

• What happened when police came across these off-road drivers in KeighleyBoth vehicles were being driven legally.Keighley News · 19 Oct, 15:56
• What happened when police came across these two off-road driversOfficers from West Yorkshire Police encountered a Land Rover and a Yamaha vehicle during their patrols.Telegraph & Argus · 19 Oct, 15:50

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