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Tricky one though. If the Police say you can ride on it and it’s not specifically listed as banned, then in brings its classification in to dispute I’d think.
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No, it's been talked about lots before. They have to have clear rules so that people know what is legal and what isn't.
If they went on what locals said on the ground it would give an unfair advantage to people who knew the local ways and would make it impossible to enforce rules - as Rory would have to track down local police when there was a dispute and it clearly isn't practical to do that!
frank9755
To stick within the rules you can't go on what locals tell you - even the police. In 2016 @Swissy was penalised for using a motorway in Macedonia that the police told him he could use. IMHO he didn't get a big enough penalty as he missed the slow, gravel road and saved a night, so went from being level with me to finishing about 12 hours earlier! ;)
I guess in that situation, if the road has been officially downgraded and the motorway signs have gone, but the maps haven't yet been updated, it would be ok.