Welcome to our ultimate guide to green laning terminology! Whether you're a seasoned laner or just starting your journey, understanding the language of green laning is essential. From byways to waypoints, this guide will help you navigate the trails with confidence. Let’s dive in and decode the key terms every green laner should know!
- BOAT – Byway Open to All Traffic
- Byway - a generic term for BOATS/ ORPAS / UCRS....
- CB - the use of CB radios within laning groups is very common nowadays.
- DM – Definitive Map – the legal document that defines the route and the legal access to use it.
- DMMO – Definitive Map Modification Order – a legal document and process that is used to make changes to the Definitive Map.
- Green lane - an ancient road that didn't get surfaced with tarmac during the 1920's and 30's when the UK's road system was improved.
- Off-Piste – Not sticking to the legal route. This brings the hobby into disrepute, damages the countryside and can get you prosecuted and potentially get your vehicle crushed.
- ORPA – Other Route with Public Access - historically referred to as “White Roads” because their legend was a white line on OS maps.
- OS – Ordnance Survey – the government body responsible for maintaining high quality maps of the UK.
- PROW – Public Rights of Way Department – the council / Highways group that manages the public rights of way at the local council.
- S34 – Section 34 of the Road Traffic Act – it is illegal to drive a vehicle any other place than the highway without the land owner's permission.
- S59 – Section 59 of the Road Traffic Act. An “ASBO” for vehicles. Often used in the countryside for vehicles that are reported driving off-piste or inconsiderably.
- Tail-End-Charlie – the vehicle at the back of the group
- TRO – Traffic Regulation Order – a legal document that can limit access to vehicles on a byway. Many different clauses can be written into these.
- UCR – Unclassified County Route
- White Roads – see “UCR”
