Green Lane Association

Press Release

5th December 2004    For Immediate Release

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Green Lane Association Condemns Channel 5's Motoring Program

Following the recent Channel 5, Fifth Gear program featuring a review of the
Discovery 3, GLASS has undertaken a campaign to get Channel 5, Fifth Gear
and the presenter, Mr T Ford, to publicly apologise for the behavior,
attitude and sentiments demonstrated therein. GLASS is seeking a retraction
of the feature in question and a further article to demonstrate more
appropriate laning attitudes.

The aim of the Discovery 3 review was to demonstrate the competency of the
vehicle, whilst highlighting the pleasures of green laning to the 4x4 buying
public. It is clear that the activities undertaken during the review were
very much contrary with how we wish to have our chosen hobby portrayed in
the media.

GLASS has a 16 point Code of Conduct that outlines what GLASS considers to
be responsible laning behavior. During the aforementioned review, Mr Ford
breached at least four points of the Code of Conduct. Whether Mr Ford was
guilty of breaching any laws however, is a matter of much debate and
conjecture. Certainly, Mr Ford demonstrated a high degree of
irresponsibility, both for his actions directly and for encouraging others
to copy him. GLASS considers that due to the subjective nature of his
behavior, it cannot support any legal action against the producers of Fifth
Gear or Mr Ford.

GLASS has a remit to promote sensible driving in the countryside. Our aim is
to secure and support the long-term future of green laning. The Directors
and Executive Committee considers that any legal action brought against the
program producers and Mr Ford would set a legal precedent that may
prematurely and effectively end our freedom to drive green lanes. The
Directors and  Executive Committee of GLASS consider that we must foster an
attitude of education before criminalisation.

GLASS will pursue Channel 5, Fifth Gear and Mr Ford for an apology and for a
retraction of the Discovery 3 review most vehemently.

Nic Blundell,
Chairman,
Green Lane Association.
PO Box 48
Huntingdon
PE26 2XR

Fax:  01354 677476
E Mail:   chairman@glass-uk.org