A more thorough explanation:

BI-SCOT

BI-SCOT is a fine that was imposed in English law for not repairing banks, ditches, and causeways.

Example 1: If a landowner failed to maintain the banks of a river that ran through their property, they could be fined with a BI-SCOT.

Example 2: A person who neglected to repair a causeway that was used by the public could also be subject to a BI-SCOT.

These examples illustrate how BI-SCOT was used to encourage landowners and individuals to maintain the infrastructure that was necessary for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. Failure to do so could result in a financial penalty, which was intended to incentivize compliance with the law.