A rural version of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, known as 'Quiet Lanes', is quietly spreading across hundreds of countryside roads in at least six UK counties. Introduced under the 2006 Quiet Lanes and Home Zones Regulations, these roads restrict through traffic and lower speed limits to 20 mph to prioritise pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders. Oxfordshire County Council's latest proposal goes further by installing physical barriers like gates and bollards, sparking debate between advocates of safer rural access and farmers concerned about machinery access. The AA president warns the scheme may exceed original intent, while supporters argue it enables safe enjoyment of the countryside.