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Hightower:
I think that the strength of the reaction is indicative of the volatile time we are in with regard to 4x4's, and the fact it was on the telly.  Anything like this is fuel for the anti's (if they watch such programmes as 5th Gear) and easy points against us.

That said I tend to agree with Tim.  Who here can honestly put their hands up and say they have never gone through a big puddle or muddy patch on a lane just that little bit too quickly?

As for Mr Ford, what is there to be gained from prosecuting him?  Make them publicly admit they were idiots (write an email to customerservices@five.tv) and then get them to pay for repairs to the lane.  It may even turn into good PR, you never know.

ChrisW:
In a similar vein, I have been out on trips where it seemed that the lead vehicle/driver's purpose was to get the lanes done as quickly as possible, didn't even dare to stop for low ratio in case we got left behind / held everyone else up at times.

ps it was nobody here  :wink:

hobbit:

--- Quote from: "ChrisW70" ---In a similar vein, I have been out on trips where it seemed that the lead vehicle/driver's purpose was to get the lanes done as quickly as possible, didn't even dare to stop for low ratio in case we got left behind / held everyone else up at times.

ps it was nobody here  :wink:
--- End quote ---


As far as keeping together,  one tip is to make sure that the driver keeps the next vehicle in his rear view mirror when travelling, especially if you come across a junction, where more than one turning option is there

Mace:
For those of you who have been to the Belgium Nationals, you'll know what I mean when I say we drive slowly on our public byways compared to our continental cousins. They seem to have an un written rule that states the minimum speed on any green lane is flat out. Honest, you have to see it to believe it. They are complete nutters.

scorpio:
My problem with this is that this guy was in the public limelight and as such has a duty of care. The picture Thrasher shows if i am not mistaken i was the second vehicle behind him, but i would never put that picture on the forum or on my website. I pick very carefully what i display and have loads of pics that leave a lot to be desired. The difference is we dont go out to do it, that water splash was a very small part of a long lane and the way it was driven was not dangerous and would not have had any effect on the surrounding area or that lane.

I have done lanes where you get past the point of no return and 500 yards round the corner it is impassable but due to the very tight bend you have just come round the only way is forward. I have pics of  certain lanes we had to recover vehicles out off but no way would i put them on here or on my website.

This guy not only gave a bad impression but also made a mockery of the law and the greenlane code of conduct, in this very volatile time he should be made to at least apologise or as i feel he should be made to attend a lane repair weekend to help put right his actions.

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