DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
THE JERSEY MOTOR CYCLE AND LIGHT CAR CLUB’S APPLICATION TO
HOLD THE ‘JERSEY CAR RALLY’ 2016
Purpose of the Report
To obtain a Ministerial Decision regarding approval of road closures and traffic restrictions for the purpose of holding the ‘Jersey Rally’ on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 October 2016.
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 ‘Paperclix Rally’ for 2016. The event is enabled by Order of the Minister for Infrastructure under Article 2 of the ‘Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946’.
The Promoter has consulted with the Connétable of all Parishes within which stages of the Rally are to be held and has provided the department with signed certificates of support in each case. They have also consulted property owners directly affected by road closures and supplied proof of Public Liability Insurance.
Discussion
Of the various main road sections included in this year’s Rally (see attached Rally Stage Plans & Schedule) all the stages have been utilised in the last two to five years, although there are some minor alterations. Most significant, with respect to traffic impact to DfI main roads will be the following closures:
Martin Stage – Friday 14 October between 12pm – 5pm
La Rue de Hucquet C110, La Grande Route de Rozel B38, La Rue des Alleurs, La Rue du Clos Fallu B31.
Brabant Stage – Friday 14 October between 12pm – 5pm
Le Rue de la Chesnaie B51.
Rossignol Stage – Friday 14 October between 6pm – 10.30pm
Le Mont Rossignol. C106
Hetres Stage – Friday 14 October between 6pm – 10.30pm
La Rue de la Vallee B26, La Rue du Petit Aleval c112, La Route de L’Aleval (C124), Le Monts Des Routeurs B68, La Route Des Hetres B69.
Sorel Stage – Saturday 15 October between 7.45am – 12.45pm
La Route du Nord C101, La Rue de la Mare Ballam B63.
Platons Stage – Saturday 15 October between 7.45am – 12.45pm
La Rue des Presbytiere A8, La Rue de la Petite Falaise C96, Le Charrieres de Bouley C102, La Rue du Tas Geon C97, La Rue des Platon C97.
Waterworks Stage – Saturday 15 October between 12.45pm – 17.30pm
Waterworks Valley C118, Chemin des Moulins C119, La Route des St Jean B27.
The relevant Parishes are fully aware of the traffic implementations of these stages on Parishioners etc., but have confirmed their approval. Otherwise all stages have been designed to minimise their impact on traffic.
Public Bus Service Impact
For information regarding the impact on public bus services please see the attached ‘Scheduled Changes to Public Bus Services’. Bus routes affected are Routes 3, 8, and 4.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the ‘Jersey 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
DFI Officer and Law Draftsman’s time.
Action Required
Technical Officer 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, Traffic and Infrastructure |
Approved by: | Director, Engineering and Infrastructure |
Attachments: | Rally Stage Plans & Schedule Scheduled Changes to Public Bus Services |