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Current status
Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
Banned to any motor vehicle with 3 or more wheels, but motorcycles remain legal (Hampshire CC 1999 order, Colemore and Priors Dean BOAT 22 and Newton Valence BOAT 30, Buttons Lane).
Council order.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Button's Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 13/11/2026.
Where it runs
Button's Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe east end, near Empshott Green
- BThe west end, near Empshott Green
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Button's Lane.
- Standfast Lane1.4 km southeast · 1.5 km long · Seasonal, 1 Nov to 30 Apr›
- Snailing Lane2.5 km southeast · 0.9 km long›
- Huckers Lane3.0 km north · 0.1 km long
- Old Litten Lane3.4 km south · 1.7 km long · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Cockshott Lane3.7 km south · 0.4 km long
- Gravel Pit Lane3.7 km southwest · 0.7 km long›
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Questions riders ask
Is Button's Lane open to motorcycles?
Yes for motorcycles. Cars and other larger vehicles are restricted on Button's Lane, but motorcycles remain legal. Check signage on the day, as restrictions can change.
How long is Button's Lane?
About 1.2 km, measured across all 2 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Button's Lane start and finish?
It runs east to west near Hawkley, in Hampshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
Is Button's Lane in a national park?
Yes, Button's Lane runs through the South Downs National Park. Some national park authorities make their own Traffic Regulation Orders, so it's worth checking the park's restrictions as well as the council's.
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