Insurance on 90 for 17 year old w/ Black Box. Can I GREENLANE???

[Turboman]

Just curious not being a Green Lane driver since forces days and would feel faint if I had dirt on my Hairdresser Landy. Would Green Lane driving come under Private/Public Property permission ie Private Road, Farm Tract or Private Estate. As it not governed by Highway Maintenance such as B roads or C Roads. If correct then Insurance cover wouldnt be an issue as Car Tax is not either. Otherwise Horse riding with buggy or Ramblers with wide berth arses and spit Scrambler Bikes and 4x4 quads.Or am I way off base here sorry for my ignorance on Green Laning.

No. You need to be fully road legal to drive BOATs and ORPAs.

 

[Turboman]

My understanding of greenlanes is that they are part of the legal road network and are classed as BOATs or Byways Open To All traffic as they have vehicular rights. In order to drive them, all of the road laws and regulations still apply, ie tax, mot, insurance etc are still required, however as it is still the road network insurance companies would find it difficult to say they wouldn't insure you on them (although most still try to until you challenge and educate them).

Not forgetting the ORPAs, some of which are still legal to drive.

 

[Hicap phill]

Most insurance companies don't cover pay & play.
Green lanes are unpaved roads, Which will be covered.

 

[flat]

Be aware though some breakdown and rescue services won’t cover you on ‘unsealed roads’

So get a mate to tow you back to the black top

 

[Flagshiplandy]

Not forgetting the ORPAs, some of which are still legal to drive.

Whats an ORPA?

 

[Turboman]

Whats an ORPA?

Other Route with Public Access. Look for them on OS or Trailwise, some are OK to drive, others aren't. Proceed with caution, and if angry locals tell you to clear, it might be a good idea. With BOATs it is usually better to argue the point.

I have messaged the lady I spoke of earlier, hoping for a reply about her insurer in due course.

 

[Flagshiplandy]

Other Route with Public Access. Look for them on OS or Trailwise, some are OK to drive, others aren't. Proceed with caution, and if angry locals tell you to clear, it might be a good idea. With BOATs it is usually better to argue the point.

I have messaged the lady I spoke of earlier, hoping for a reply about her insurer in due course.

Ah! Never heard of them before
I appreciate that thanks!