TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
THE JERSEY MOTOR CYCLE AND LIGHT CAR CLUB’S EVENT
APPLICATION 2008
Purpose of the Report
To obtain a Ministerial Decision regarding approval of the Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club’s (JMC&LCC) proposed road and beach racing events during 2008.
Background
Following the introduction of the ‘States of Jersey (Transfer of Functions No. 1) (Home Affairs to Transport and Technical Services) (Jersey) Regulations 2006’ these events are now enabled by Order of the Transport and Technical Services Minister under Article 2 of the “Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946”.
As per the requirements of the Law, Economic Development (Jersey Tourism) has been consulted regarding the proposed beach racing events. In addition the Promoter has gained Parishes approval for all of its events and consulted affected residents and businesses. They have also supplied proof of public liability Insurance.
Discussion
The proposed Hill Climb and Sprint event timings for this year’s fixtures are similar in number to last year (see attached schedule), with:
- Three ‘Five Mile Road Sprints’ requiring the closure of the road between 10am and 6pm, from the Car Park at La Pulente to the Car Park at Le Braye. The events will be held on Saturdays.
- Four ‘Bouley Bay Hill Climbs’ requiring the closure of the hill between 8am and 6.30pm. These events generally fall on public holidays.
As usual the Promoter has applied to hold events on the beaches at West Park, Millbrook and St. Ouen (Le Braye). Their intention is to hold a total of ten events this year, including an evening event at West Park on Friday 08 August.
TTS has requested that the JMC&LCC include ‘alternative race days’ in its race schedule, to be used in the eventuality that bad weather forces the cancellation of an event. What is in mind here is not an expansion of club race programmes, but a way of allowing the JMC&LCC to recover a day lost to bad weather, without the need for a second Order, as was the case in 2007.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the Road Racing (Hill Climbs and Sprints) (Jersey) Order 2008 and Sand Racing (Jersey) Order 2008 as prepared.
Action Required
Advise the Greffier that the Order has been made and forward the Decision Summary and Report, together with the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor at the States Greffe.
Written by: | Carl Dodd, Streetworks Manager – Traffic & Infrastructure |
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Approved by: | Chis Sampson, Director – Municipal Services |
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Attachments: Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club Racing Schedule 2008
Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club Racing Schedule 2008
Five Mile Road Sprints (Between 10am to 6pm)
Saturday 12 April
Saturday 28 June
Saturday 06 September
Alternate Date: Monday 26 May – Bank Holiday
Bouley Bay Hill Climb (Between 8am and 6.30pm)
Monday 24 March– Easter Monday
Friday 09 May – Liberation Day
Thursday 17July – National Racing Event
Monday 25tAugust – Summer Bank Holiday
Alternate Date: Monday 26 May – Bank Holiday
Millbrook Sand Racing
Saturday 24 May 1 pm to 7 pm
Saturday 21 June 12 pm to 6 pm
Saturday 19 July 11.30 am to 5.30 pm
Friday 08 August 3 pm to 9 pm (evening event)
Saturday 30 August 10.30 am to 4.30 pm
Alternate Date: Saturday 13 September 9.30 am to 3.30 pm
St Ouen’s Bay Sand Racing
Saturday 03 May 9 am to 3 pm (practice only)
Saturday 07 June 1.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Saturday 05 July 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Saturday 02 August 11.30 am to 5.30 pm
Alternate Date: Saturday 18 October 1 pm to 7 pm
West Park Sand Racing
Saturday 16 August 10.30 am to 4.30 pm
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