Create ‘Byways Open to All Traffic’ in Scotland to expand the use of land

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Allow the right for vehicles that are taxed, Mot’d and legal for public highway to use existing Byways and unclassified routes in Scotland for leisure and recreational purposes.

In England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man vehicles that are road worthy (Taxed, Insured and Mot’d) can use registered byways for recreational purposes. Byways already in use have rules and regulations to uphold safety and the sustainability of these routes. The majority of those who use these routes take the time and effort to maintain their existence and keep them to a standard available for all to use. An additional option would be to apply a license before the route is accessed.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Decisions on road access in Scotland are the responsibility of the Scottish Government, not the UK Government or Parliament. The UK Government is therefore unable to take the action this petition calls for.

If you'd like to submit a petition to the Scottish Parliament, you can find out how to do so here: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/gettinginvolved/petitions/index.aspx

Timeline

18 Oct 2021	Petition opened for signatures
21 Oct 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 21 Oct 2021

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