Warnford’s “Green Lanes” – Motor Vehicles Banned!

We have done it! The Traffic Order is in effect, new signs have gone up, and as from 1st June 2018 motor traffic is banned from Bosenhill Lane, Green Lane and Dark Lane. This is the culmination of a campaign which has been going on for at least 5 years. The ban applies to all motorised vehicles – trail bikes, quad bikes, 4x4s or whatever. The only exception is for landowners of adjacent land who have a legal right to drive on the lanes for access.

Some of the damage done over the last few years is permanent (much of the old flint road surface of Bosenhill Lane is smashed to bits and there are deep mud-holes and ruts in some places), but if the ban works we can expect the lanes to recover over the next few years, to the point where they are once again a pleasant place to walk or ride a horse or bicycle.

Hampshire County Council has decided not to install gates for the time being, but will reconsider this if the signs prove ineffective in preventing illegal use. If you see any motor traffic on the lanes it should reported to the police on 101 as it is now an offence. It would also be helpful if you let Derek Chapman know on warnfordrow@gmail.com as we need to monitor the situation and report illegal driving to HCC.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the campaign over the past years.