TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
THE JERSEY MOTOR CYCLE AND LIGHT CAR CLUB’S APPLICATION TO HOLD
THE L’ETACQ ATTACK MINI RALLY 2012
Purpose of the Report
To obtain a Ministerial Decision regarding approval of road closures and traffic restrictions for the purpose of holding the L’Etacq Attack Mini Rally on Saturday 07 July 2012.
In addition, to enable an instruction to be sent to the Law Draftsman requesting preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.
Background
The Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club (the Promoter) has submitted details of its proposed route stages for a short rally (see attached Plan Stages of Stages 1(a) and 1(b)). The event is enabled by Order of the Transport and Technical Services Minister under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.
The Promoter has consulted with the Connétable of St Ouen and other stakeholders directly affected by the road closures. They have also supplied proof of Public Liability Insurance.
Discussion
The Rally was first held in July 2008 and was made up of two stages, which take place concurrently within the L’Etacq area, starting at 8.30am and finishing around 5pm. There will only be one stage this year:
1(a) La Route des Havres from Les Havres Slipway to its junction with Le Mont du Vallette; thence along Le Mont du Vallette to its junction with La Route du Ouest; thence along La Route du Ouest and La Rue de la Mare to a point 50 metres south of the latter's junction with La Rue de la Devise.
1(b) Roads to include, La Route des Landes from its junction with Le Mont du Vallette to its junction with La Route de la Villaise; La Mare du Mont and the un-named road from their junctions with La Route des Landes to their junctions with La Route du Ouest common.
Actual road closures will be between 8.30am and 5pm with the main impacts being:
- The closure of a section of the main road coastal tourist route (i.e. the B55).
- The curtailment of the Red Island Explorer bus service, which normally goes to Jersey Pearl via L’Etacq, but will instead go via La Route du Marais (Hydrangea Avenue).
- The curtailment of the No. 8 and Red Route bus services, which normally go to Grosnez and Les Landes, but will instead divert at St Georges Estate.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the L’Etacq Attack Mini Rally and the preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.
Reason(s) for Decision
The proposed road closures and associated traffic management are reasonable and justified.
Resource Implications
TTS Officer and Law Draftsman’s time.
Action Required
To forward a copy of the Ministerial Decision along with an Instructing Memorandum and the Promoter’s Application to the Law Draftsman.
Written by: | Technical Assistant |
Approved by: | Director, Engineering and Infrastructure |
Attachments: | Plan 1 & 2 of Stages |
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